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LB08 GWN

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

122,295 mi
Last recorded122,295 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 122,295 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint damaged/deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 119,612 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view and offside (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2024 115,942 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 111,933 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi joint damaged. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Engine bay cover fitted obscuring some components from full view.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Minor perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Minor perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 102,451 miles

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2022 102,451 miles

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

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 96,869 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Jun 2020 92,410 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light Turning white. (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre Nail in inner tread. leaking.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 84,807 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lamp turning white.

Pass 24 May 2018 72,308 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has light stonechip damage in the swept area.

Pass 15 Jun 2017 67,775 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has stonechip damage in the swept area.

Offside Front Windscreen has stonechip damage in the swept area.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroding.

Fail 2 Jun 2017 67,746 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has stonechip damage in the swept area.

Pass 16 May 2016 59,797 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 51,851 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing low on the inner edge and has some deep cuts in the inner tread but no ply or cords seen.2009.

Offside rear tyre has sidewall damage and is perishing.2010.

Pass 24 May 2014 44,843 miles

Front windscreen has light stonechip damage.

Offside rear tyre has sidewall damage but no cords exposed.

Pass 1 Jun 2013 33,685 miles

Multiple minor stonechip damage to windscreen in zone"A".

Pass 23 May 2012 27,893 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2011 20,117 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 GWN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GWN, 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 GWN registered?

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

Is LB08 GWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB08 GWN shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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