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LB08 GWO

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,072 mi
Last recorded137,072 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 137,072 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2025 137,072 miles

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

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 133,452 miles

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 133,441 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 126,552 miles

Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 114,440 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 112,353 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 106,323 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 100,870 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 98,864 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 97,967 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 97,966 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 80,475 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 67,297 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 53,978 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 GWO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GWO, 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 GWO registered?

LB08 GWO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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