MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,361 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
rear tyres unevenly worn and detiorated
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
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)
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
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
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
child seat fitted n/s rear
nail in o/s rear tyre also starting to mishape
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is LB08 GVE safe to buy?
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