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LB08 GPU

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

90,717 mi
Last recorded90,717 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 GPU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 90,717 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 86,336 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 78,476 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 69,832 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 62,146 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 58,508 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 58,508 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rears (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 47,123 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)

Pass 9 May 2014 37,914 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 27,739 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 18,251 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 11,946 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2011 11,946 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 GPU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GPU, 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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LB08 GPU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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The MOT history for LB08 GPU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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