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LB08 GVK

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,050 mi
Last recorded110,050 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 110,050 miles

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Pass 6 Aug 2021 104,016 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2021 104,005 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged twisted (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 99,809 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 93,844 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 88,137 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 82,925 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 77,646 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavily on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavily and unevenly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavily on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavily and unevenly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2015 71,632 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear tyres wearing low and worn unevenly on inner edges

Pass 21 May 2014 63,618 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 63,395 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 28 May 2013 56,853 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 May 2012 48,010 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 36,382 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 GVK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GVK, 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 GVK registered?

LB08 GVK is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 June 2008.

Is LB08 GVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB08 GVK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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