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LB08 GWY

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

128,360 mi
Last recorded128,360 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 GWY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 128,360 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2023 128,360 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 123,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 118,847 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 114,019 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 114,019 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 107,963 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 107,963 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 97,797 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside front tyre perished with deep cracks

Fail 23 Nov 2018 97,797 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside front tyre perished with deep cracks

Pass 24 Nov 2017 87,717 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 78,800 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 78,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 63,746 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 48,853 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 32,239 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 23,780 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 11,911 miles

Advise:front no.plate damaged through lettering

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 GWY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GWY, 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 GWY registered?

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

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