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PE05 LOE

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

187,792 mi
Last recorded187,792 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 LOE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 187,792 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 177,532 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 150,603 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 150,599 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 138,898 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 129,266 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 120,875 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slighlty

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged alloy weld repair (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 113,142 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 111,220 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 110,993 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 89,611 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 89,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 67,622 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 41,612 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 28,008 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm tread

rear brake pads have 25% wear left

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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PE05 LOE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PE05 LOE, 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 PE05 LOE registered?

PE05 LOE is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 August 2008.

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