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LY08 AFU

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,081 mi
Last recorded74,081 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 AFU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 1 Jun 2026 74,081 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 66,877 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 61,303 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 57,170 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 51,518 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 49,631 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 46,339 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 43,268 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 38,735 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 36,285 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight uneven rear tyre wear

Pass 22 Jul 2016 35,205 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Upper engine cover fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2015 34,519 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 33,113 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 28,026 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 22,770 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 17,760 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 13,502 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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LY08 AFU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LY08 AFU, 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 LY08 AFU registered?

LY08 AFU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is LY08 AFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY08 AFU shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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