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LB08 GUD

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,462 mi
Last recorded111,462 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2020 111,462 miles

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 97,801 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 88,045 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 80,194 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jan 2016 71,375 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 71,328 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area (7.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 63,446 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 53,244 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2013 45,971 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissons to low to record

Pass 14 Jan 2012 37,964 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 30,070 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 30,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 GUD is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GUD, 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 GUD registered?

LB08 GUD is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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