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LB08 GWE

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

138,175 mi
Last recorded138,175 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 GWE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2022 138,175 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 133,842 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2020 133,842 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 125,899 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Dec 2018 105,295 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear ou t of shape

Pass 2 Jan 2018 83,528 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 61,500 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 58,594 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 54,220 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jun 2014 44,464 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Jun 2013 30,473 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat o/s rear.

engine abit smokey, just passed smoke test

rear brake pads getting low and discs pitting

Pass 16 Jun 2012 15,883 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside rear brake disc deteriorated

Pass 21 Jun 2011 10,508 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 GWE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 GWE, 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 GWE registered?

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

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The MOT history for LB08 GWE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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