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LT08 EYD

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

186,889 mi
Last recorded186,889 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 EYD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2021 186,889 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 18 Nov 2020 179,203 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 164,307 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2018 155,650 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 155,650 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 May 2017 148,271 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 138,470 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 138,316 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush o/s & n/s drop links (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort parking brake (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2015 122,625 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 122,572 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 May 2014 109,379 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 95,685 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 77,278 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 58,258 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 EYD is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EYD, 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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LT08 EYD is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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