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LB08 GXH

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,786 mi
Last recorded102,786 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 GXH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 102,786 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 101,202 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 99,377 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 98,518 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 97,656 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 93,668 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front factory fitted engine covers

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking bad, 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 2 Jul 2021 93,668 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both sides, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front factory fitted engine covers

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking bad, 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 85,771 miles

Offside rear tyre is on 2-3 mm

nearside rear tyre is on the legal limit Advise replacing ASAP

Fail 12 Jun 2020 85,771 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside rear tyre is on 2-3 mm

nearside rear tyre is on the legal limit Advise replacing ASAP

Pass 18 Jun 2019 78,700 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 78,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front tyres worn to 3mm

nail in o/s front tyre tread

Pass 18 Apr 2018 75,157 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 75,143 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 71,425 miles

bonnet safety catch seized

exhaust system not fully supported rear bracket broken

Pass 9 May 2016 65,657 miles

rear exhaust brkt broken

Pass 19 May 2015 55,714 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 50,643 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear shock mounts fractured

Pass 29 May 2013 44,839 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear shock mounts fractured

Pass 20 Aug 2012 42,854 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 29,628 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 GXH is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GXH, 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 GXH registered?

LB08 GXH is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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