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LB08 GXF

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

157,166 mi
Last recorded157,166 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 GXF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 157,166 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2020 148,914 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 140,365 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

some under bonnet components covered

some underside components covered

Fail 28 May 2019 140,365 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

some under bonnet components covered

some underside components covered

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 131,946 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake disk back plate corroded and holed but not loose

plastic side skirts covering outer sills

under bonnet component covered

under side components covered

Pass 31 May 2017 124,741 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 May 2016 112,432 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 112,432 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 May 2015 98,433 miles

N/S/F INNER RACK JOINT WORN

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 May 2014 83,442 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 May 2013 66,200 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 66,200 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 49,884 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre inner edge of tread low

nearside sill cover fitted not allowing full inspection

offside sill cover fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 May 2011 33,369 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both rear brake disc's slightly worn

Fail 27 May 2011 33,362 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both rear brake disc's slightly worn

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 GXF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GXF, 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 GXF registered?

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

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