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LB08 GUO

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

151,853 mi
Last recorded151,853 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 151,853 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front door handle stiff

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and flex (6.1.2 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 138,658 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer door handle stiff

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated low reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 130,384 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front/rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside/offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 127,604 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 127,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 123,940 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 117,200 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 117,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 103,825 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 94,924 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 88,009 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 88,009 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 68,820 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 68,820 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 64,943 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 48,633 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 19 Apr 2011 34,905 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 GUO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GUO, 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 GUO registered?

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

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The MOT history for LB08 GUO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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