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LA08 BXO

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,931 mi
Last recorded98,931 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 BXO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 9 Aug 2022 98,931 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 93,848 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 90,914 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 88,853 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 86,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 84,301 miles

Offside Front steering rack arm slight play

Pass 5 Aug 2016 82,695 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 82,195 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2014 69,770 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 55,432 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 38,707 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 29,510 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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LA08 BXO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LA08 BXO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LA08 BXO registered?

LA08 BXO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is LA08 BXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA08 BXO shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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