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LT08 EYC

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,527 mi
Last recorded117,527 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 EYC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 117,527 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 117,525 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S AND O/S (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 110,794 miles

Offside Rear Reversing light not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 110,794 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Reversing light not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 107,123 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 97,137 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 92,581 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 92,581 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 84,841 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 73,220 miles

offside rear tyre 1.6mm inner edge

Fail 15 Aug 2018 73,220 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

nearside front tyre below 1.6mm inner edge

nearside rear tyre perished ,1.6mm and uneven inner tread

offside front tyre 1.6mm inner edge

Pass 26 Aug 2017 60,526 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 49,303 miles

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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 40,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs worn

both front tyres have slight damage to outer sidewall

Fail 14 Jul 2015 40,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs worn

both front tyres have slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 5 Aug 2014 34,585 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 27,828 miles

nearside front tyre has two deep cuts on outer sidewall not showing cords

Pass 16 Aug 2012 21,608 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 21,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre has chunks out of outer sidewall (not showing cords)

offside front tyre has chunks out of outer sidewall (not showing cords)

offside rear tyre has chunk out of outer sidewall (not showing cords)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 13,651 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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LT08 EYC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LT08 EYC, 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 LT08 EYC registered?

LT08 EYC is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 August 2008.

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