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LB08 GWV

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

192,503 mi
Last recorded192,503 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 192,503 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 192,501 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 189,021 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 177,758 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 167,379 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 157,377 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 152,758 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 144,319 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 144,318 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2018 129,973 miles

Rear o/s and n/s brake disks rusty

Fail 24 May 2018 129,972 miles

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

Rear o/s and n/s brake disks rusty

Pass 9 May 2017 115,172 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 101,863 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 101,863 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2015 90,055 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 74,949 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 56,713 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 43,496 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 30,126 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 GWV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GWV, 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 GWV registered?

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

Is LB08 GWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB08 GWV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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