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LB08 GSY

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

106,884 mi
Last recorded106,884 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 GSY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 106,884 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 101,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 92,892 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 81,971 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2022 81,967 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 71,753 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2021 71,650 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 65,522 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 54,585 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 46,314 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 May 2017 38,960 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 33,591 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 26,889 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 3 May 2014 20,548 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 16,398 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 11,744 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 8,118 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 GSY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GSY, 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 GSY registered?

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

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