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WV08 LKZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

104,335 mi
Last recorded104,335 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 LKZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 104,335 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 104,335 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D- BUSH MARKED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 15 May 2023 86,326 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 85,928 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 82,504 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 78,928 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2019 76,906 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 71,042 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 71,042 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 64,067 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 64,047 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 54,422 miles

steering lock malfunction light intermittently on

Pass 8 Nov 2014 48,670 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 42,089 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 33,559 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 26,223 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 18,999 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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WV08 LKZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WV08 LKZ, 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 WV08 LKZ registered?

WV08 LKZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is WV08 LKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV08 LKZ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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