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LT08 EYM

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,478 mi
Last recorded138,478 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 EYM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 138,478 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 138,416 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 135,111 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 131,291 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 122,649 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 122,638 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2019 116,320 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear coil spring corrded

Pass 5 Dec 2018 109,133 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 109,133 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside & nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 100,965 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 97,560 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm lowest point (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 97,560 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm lowest point (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm lowest point (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 48,376 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 48,376 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter housing (7.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 67,196 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 62,192 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 50,766 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 50,766 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 39,420 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 27,127 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 EYM is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue 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 EYM, 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 EYM registered?

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

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