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SG08 LYV

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

111,799 mi
Last recorded111,799 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 LYV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 111,799 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 99,854 miles

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

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

injector seal leaking

sill covers fitted

underbody corrosion floor and rear suspension

Fail 18 Jul 2018 99,854 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

injector seal leaking

sill covers fitted

underbody corrosion floor and rear suspension

Pass 13 Sep 2017 95,087 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 88,882 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 82,107 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 77,434 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 15 Oct 2013 73,998 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 72,441 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 72,441 miles

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

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)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 64,770 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 59,507 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2011 37,448 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 LYV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LYV, 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 LYV registered?

SG08 LYV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is SG08 LYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG08 LYV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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