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LB08 GWZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Green Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,390 mi
Last recorded160,390 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 GWZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2022 160,390 miles

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

Power steering component leaking top of rack (2.1.5 (a))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play above rack (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine management warning lamp on- vehicle registered before test required

Pass 16 Dec 2021 152,836 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2021 152,836 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component leaking steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 144,976 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 136,270 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under bonnet egr pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 131,230 miles

Coolant pipe on top of engine corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo to EGR pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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 13 Jun 2017 126,877 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush on stub axle (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring rubber pad deteraited

Offside Rear coil spring rubber pad deteraited

Pass 20 May 2016 121,647 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 May 2016 121,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 112,539 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2014 101,106 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 101,104 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 87,239 miles

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

O/S/Front tyre worn/distotred on inner edge.

Pass 24 May 2012 66,966 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 66,966 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 51,436 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 GWZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GWZ, 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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LB08 GWZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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