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LB08 GVR

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

118,569 mi
Last recorded118,569 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 118,569 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 118,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 106,361 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 100,511 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 100,511 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2017 78,634 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 55,304 miles

n/s and o/s/r tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 22 May 2015 55,248 miles

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

n/s and o/s/r tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Jun 2014 48,955 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 48,903 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 41,862 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 36,917 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 36,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 25,631 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 GVR is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GVR, 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 GVR registered?

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

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