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LB08 GVD

2008 Saab 9-3

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

79,614 mi
Last recorded79,614 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 GVD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 79,614 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 75,419 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 71,717 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 65,279 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 60,059 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 53,377 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 44,340 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 40,560 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 May 2013 36,744 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre has several small cuts in tread + scuffed side wall

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 May 2012 32,596 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 26,822 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 26,820 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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 GVD is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GVD, 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 GVD registered?

LB08 GVD is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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The MOT history for LB08 GVD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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