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SC08 LLA

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

146,769 mi
Last recorded146,769 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 LLA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 146,769 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

fuel cap cover missing

Fail 18 Dec 2020 146,758 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

fuel cap cover missing

Pass 11 Nov 2019 143,791 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 137,093 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 132,134 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 132,133 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake caliper leaking o/s + n/s rear (3.6.A.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 123,666 miles

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring view

Fail 8 Mar 2017 123,666 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 26 Feb 2016 108,945 miles

Items removed from drivers view prior to test.

Pass 28 Feb 2015 94,447 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 69,104 miles

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

bonnet stay missing at time of test

Pass 2 Aug 2012 53,730 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 44,831 miles

Coolant leak

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

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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SC08 LLA 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 SC08 LLA, 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 SC08 LLA registered?

SC08 LLA is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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