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SC57 LVJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

151,751 mi
Last recorded151,751 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC57 LVJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 151,751 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 145,925 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 132,203 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 126,980 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 126,977 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 117,115 miles

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

side skirts fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2018 110,341 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 110,341 miles

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

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire insecure (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2017 103,711 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2017 103,711 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 101,070 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 12 May 2016 101,070 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

oil leak

Pass 12 May 2015 90,944 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 May 2014 78,080 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2014 78,078 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 121,587 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 56,961 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 48,978 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 48,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 Jan 2011 48,552 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s rear outer position lamp dull

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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SC57 LVJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LVJ, 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 SC57 LVJ registered?

SC57 LVJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is SC57 LVJ safe to buy?

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