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LB08 GTU

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,525 mi
Last recorded164,525 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 164,525 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 159,877 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 153,533 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 147,910 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 140,833 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 137,391 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 131,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 131,288 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users underneath fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 124,964 miles

both rear tyres are cracking

Fail 1 Nov 2017 124,964 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

both rear tyres are cracking

Pass 10 Nov 2016 116,953 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 116,953 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 109,118 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 107,889 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 106,014 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 106,014 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 102,975 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 98,584 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 80,099 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

osr tyre slightly out of shape nsr worn on inner edge front tyers x 2 wearing on edges

Fail 28 May 2011 80,099 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

osr tyre slightly out of shape nsr worn on inner edge front tyers x 2 wearing on edges

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 GTU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GTU, 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 GTU registered?

LB08 GTU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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