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LT08 FAA

2008 Saab 9-3

Yellow Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,119 mi
Last recorded76,119 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 FAA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 76,119 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 76,119 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2017 66,450 miles

Rear pads low

Pass 5 Sep 2016 56,678 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 56,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Jul 2015 52,069 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 44,291 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 44,290 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 34,781 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 25,168 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 14,640 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 FAA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FAA, 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 FAA registered?

LT08 FAA is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is LT08 FAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT08 FAA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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