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LB08 GVE

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

147,361 mi
Last recorded147,361 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 147,361 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 141,658 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 138,095 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 130,575 miles

rear tyres unevenly worn and detiorated

Pass 9 Jun 2014 112,418 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 112,378 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 10 May 2013 88,525 miles

both front tyres getting low

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s rear tyre starting to mishape on inner edge

rear brake discs unevenly worn and slight lip

slight lip front brake discs

Pass 10 May 2013 88,525 miles

both front tyres getting low

n/s rear tyre starting to mishape on inner edge

rear brake discs unevenly worn and slight lip

slight lip front brake discs

Fail 29 May 2012 70,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

child seat fitted n/s rear

nail in o/s rear tyre also starting to mishape

Pass 29 May 2012 70,525 miles

child seat fitted n/s rear

nail in o/s rear tyre also starting to mishape

Pass 9 May 2011 51,913 miles

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

Front and rear brake discs worn and corroded

Smoke level too low to be measured

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 GVE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 GVE, 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 GVE registered?

LB08 GVE is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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