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LS08 ZUA

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

167,617 mi
Last recorded167,617 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 ZUA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 167,617 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 160,123 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 152,279 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault 2008 vehicle (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 152,279 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault 2008 vehicle (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 17 May 2017 142,748 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 130,973 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2015 118,058 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2014 95,190 miles

o/s/f tyre 3mm and has a cut in tread to cords

tyre warning light on

Pass 22 May 2013 81,044 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 81,030 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 64,573 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 50,369 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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LS08 ZUA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 87,215 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LS08 ZUA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LS08 ZUA registered?

LS08 ZUA is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is LS08 ZUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS08 ZUA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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