MOT Status
ValidMileage
194,667 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r tyre is scrubbed and unevenly worn on inner edge
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
n/s/r tyre is scrubbed and unevenly worn on inner edge
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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SG08 LYO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 SG08 LYO, 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 SG08 LYO registered?
SG08 LYO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.
Is SG08 LYO safe to buy?
The MOT history for SG08 LYO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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