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LB08 GVV

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,590 mi
Last recorded125,590 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 125,590 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 123,732 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases egr pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 122,191 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 122,191 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 120,370 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 116,635 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 116,634 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 116,602 miles

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit above 0.50 > 1.21 m-1 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking steering rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working pump inoperative (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear reversing light inoperative

Nearside Rear tyre misshaped

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin near to 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside door mirror glass deteriorating

Pass 22 Nov 2018 108,987 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 107,112 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 107,090 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 102,110 miles

Offside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of the seat belt

Pass 9 Dec 2015 97,306 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 97,306 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 86,842 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 63,429 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 45,531 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 26,810 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 GVV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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