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WL57 LJN

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

115,936 mi
Last recorded115,936 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL57 LJN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 115,936 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 110,028 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 102,162 miles

Both rear tyres wearing slightly on edges also has slight age related cracking

Front exhaust flexible joint slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Apr 2016 93,060 miles

offside front tyre worn on edge also front tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 1 May 2015 83,791 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 72,245 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Small chips in windscreen. Sill covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2013 63,289 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges of tread.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Very small chip in "Zone B" of windscreen. Sill covers fitted.

Pass 30 Apr 2012 54,195 miles

engine undertray fitted

nail in outer edge of tread offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit and heavily perished(strong advise)

stonechips in front screen

Fail 30 Apr 2012 54,195 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

engine undertray fitted

front brake discs worn and pads getting low

nail in outer edge of tread offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit and heavily perished(strong advise)

stonechips in front screen

Pass 6 Jan 2011 43,332 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 41,671 miles

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

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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WL57 LJN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WL57 LJN, 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 WL57 LJN registered?

WL57 LJN is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 February 2008.

Is WL57 LJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL57 LJN shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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