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LV08 APZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,151 mi
Last recorded88,151 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 APZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 88,151 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 73,225 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 61,376 miles

ALL Brake Discs slightly worn.

BOTH Rear Tyres slightly mishaped around inner edges, and starting to perish.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Slight Fluid seepage, around Transmission Cooler Pipes.

Fail 10 Jan 2017 61,376 miles

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

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

ALL Brake Discs slightly worn.

BOTH Rear Tyres slightly mishaped around inner edges, and starting to perish.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Slight Fluid seepage, around Transmission Cooler Pipes.

Pass 14 Jan 2016 51,616 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 51,616 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)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 39,647 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 36,995 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

Pass 14 Apr 2014 36,995 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

Pass 16 Apr 2013 31,003 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 24,627 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 19,230 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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LV08 APZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LV08 APZ, 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 LV08 APZ registered?

LV08 APZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is LV08 APZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV08 APZ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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