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SG08 LYY

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

189,543 mi
Last recorded189,543 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 189,543 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2022 189,536 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust snapped (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 174,355 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 164,482 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 164,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 151,515 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 148,030 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 140,669 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BOTH REARS (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR WHERE IT GOES OVER AXIL & TANK (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT ALSO WORN ON INSIDE EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON THE LIMIT FOR TEST 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT BADLY CORRODED (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 140,669 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BOTH REARS (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR WHERE IT GOES OVER AXIL & TANK (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT ALSO WORN ON INSIDE EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON THE LIMIT FOR TEST 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT BADLY CORRODED (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 133,857 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2017 133,857 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear disc (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2016 121,690 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 121,686 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 104,001 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 84,199 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 84,173 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 66,119 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 1 Mar 2012 49,215 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 49,215 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 33,385 miles

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

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

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 LYY 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 SG08 LYY, 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 LYY registered?

SG08 LYY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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