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LV08 ATF

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

194,418 mi
Last recorded194,418 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 ATF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 194,418 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 194,416 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 183,111 miles

Both rear brake disc corroded slightly

Pass 18 Jul 2018 169,395 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2018 169,395 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 153,711 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2017 153,709 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 139,735 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Valve stem slightly damaged offside front, nearside front and offside rear slightly perished (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 139,735 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Valve stem slightly damaged offside front, nearside front and offside rear slightly perished (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 123,926 miles

Front exhaust section slightly deteriorated

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 3 Mar 2014 107,092 miles

Brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear tyre perished and worn to 3mm

Offside rear wheel slightly distorted

Service reminder active

Pass 3 Mar 2014 107,092 miles

Brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear tyre perished and worn to 3mm

Offside rear wheel slightly distorted

Service reminder active

Fail 15 Oct 2012 90,867 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 90,867 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 89,818 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 78,298 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 ATF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ATF, 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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LV08 ATF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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