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LB08 GPJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

183,137 mi
Last recorded183,137 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 GPJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 183,137 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 178,258 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 167,710 miles

Both headlamps slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 153,497 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view times 2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear shock corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear shock corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2022 141,377 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 135,939 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 125,664 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 107,397 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT STABILIZER BAR RUBBERS PERISHED

Fail 26 Feb 2019 107,395 miles

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

OFFSIDE FRONT STABILIZER BAR RUBBERS PERISHED

Pass 8 Feb 2018 105,160 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON INNER PADS

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE B UNDER 40M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

Fail 7 Feb 2018 105,157 miles

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

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

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON INNER PADS

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE B UNDER 40M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

Pass 1 Feb 2017 98,260 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 98,260 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 88,260 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 78,592 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 78,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 69,153 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2013 57,624 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 55,154 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jun 2011 38,710 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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LB08 GPJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LB08 GPJ, 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 LB08 GPJ registered?

LB08 GPJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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