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LT58 LYY

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

144,576 mi
Last recorded144,576 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT58 LYY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 144,576 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 144,576 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 135,066 miles

Front Both brake discs in poor condition.

Slight leak on rear exhaust.

Fail 15 Sep 2020 135,011 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid all (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front headlight washers inop

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively just meets MOT standards recommend replace (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively just meets MOT standards recommend replace (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 124,523 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear view mirror in poor condition.

Pass 6 Oct 2018 110,458 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 110,545 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 104,283 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 95,612 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 95,612 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 81,120 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 68,152 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Sep 2013 58,501 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Sep 2012 47,216 miles

front discs worn

Pass 19 Sep 2011 39,558 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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LT58 LYY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 LT58 LYY, 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 LT58 LYY registered?

LT58 LYY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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