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SG08 LYS

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

209,317 mi
Last recorded209,317 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 LYS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 209,317 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2017 209,317 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 192,555 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 192,557 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 160,540 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coolant pipe corroded and seeping

Fail 4 Mar 2015 160,529 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coolant pipe corroded and seeping

Pass 12 Feb 2014 141,924 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 128,934 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2012 107,408 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine management warning lamp on

Pass 15 Feb 2011 76,921 miles

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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SG08 LYS is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SG08 LYS, 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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SG08 LYS is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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