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LB08 GWW

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

59,509 mi
Last recorded59,509 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 59,509 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 57,712 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 56,908 miles

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 15 Jul 2021 56,908 miles

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

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 8 Jul 2020 54,436 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 50,727 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under car sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides inner edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 50,727 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under car sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides inner edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 46,402 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 41,400 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 37,821 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 37,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 28,824 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear tyre has age cracks not showing cords

offside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 20 Dec 2013 27,734 miles

nearside rear tyre has age cracks and cuts in tread pattern and outer sidewall (not showing cords)

Fail 19 Dec 2013 27,730 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside rear tyre has age cracks and cuts in tread pattern and outer sidewall (not showing cords)

Fail 5 Jan 2012 17,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre has cuts to sidewall not showing cords

nearside rear tyre has several chunks out of outer sidewall not showwing cords

Pass 5 Jan 2012 17,140 miles

nearside front tyre has cuts to sidewall not showing cords

nearside rear tyre has several chunks out of outer sidewall not showwing cords

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 GWW is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GWW, 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 GWW registered?

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

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