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SC57 LVG

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,961 mi
Last recorded173,961 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC57 LVG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 173,961 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 173,816 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 170,205 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 166,108 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 163,364 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 152,026 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 141,207 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 123,873 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 123,873 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 124,599 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 115,263 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 100,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 88,011 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 75,118 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 61,034 miles

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

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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SC57 LVG 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 SC57 LVG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SC57 LVG registered?

SC57 LVG is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 January 2008.

Is SC57 LVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC57 LVG shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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