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L700 LBW

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

121,846 mi
Last recorded121,846 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL700 LBW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 121,846 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 120,951 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 116,835 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 108,761 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 97,151 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 91,883 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 89,392 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 89,320 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 89,320 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

both outer front cv gators worn

Pass 18 Oct 2016 88,506 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 85,427 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 70,643 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 53,168 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 37,553 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 31,570 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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L700 LBW is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 L700 LBW, 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 L700 LBW registered?

L700 LBW is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is L700 LBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L700 LBW shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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