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LB08 GXL

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,726 mi
Last recorded127,726 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 127,726 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline very close to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 123,684 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 117,252 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 110,696 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 110,696 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 106,806 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Aug 2019 100,118 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 92,962 miles

1/ slight damage to o/s rear inner wheel rim

2/ both front tyres near limits and worn on edges

3/ both rear tyres wearing on outside edges

4/ unable to check outer sills fully due to sill covers

Fail 2 Jul 2018 92,960 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

1/ slight damage to o/s rear inner wheel rim

2/ both front tyres near limits and worn on edges

3/ both rear tyres wearing on outside edges

4/ unable to check outer sills fully due to sill covers

Pass 20 Jun 2017 84,092 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 75,722 miles

rear tyres have flat spots inner edges

Pass 26 Jun 2015 65,325 miles

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 65,323 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 53,339 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2013 41,784 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 41,784 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2012 33,049 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 24,579 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 GXL is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 GXL, 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 GXL registered?

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

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