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OU08 LZA

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

155,760 mi
Last recorded155,760 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 LZA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 155,760 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 155,758 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 148,856 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Chatter from clutch pedal/gearbox.

Gear lever stiff to operate side to side.

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disk faces corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Starter motor seems to hang on when operated.

Tow bar electric socket held in place with tape

Pass 18 Oct 2018 143,736 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 138,908 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 135,559 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 130,977 miles

Front washers week

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt top link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 130,977 miles

Front washers week

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt top link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 121,626 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front pads lowish

Fail 28 Feb 2014 121,626 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front pads lowish

Pass 31 Jan 2013 111,535 miles

offside rear tyre has slight side wall damage

Pass 17 Jan 2012 99,939 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 78,395 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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OU08 LZA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OU08 LZA, 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 OU08 LZA registered?

OU08 LZA is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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