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LB08 LDA

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

77,396 mi
Last recorded77,396 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 LDA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 77,396 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2025 77,168 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 73,861 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 73,861 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 66,970 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 66,964 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 62,061 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 61,251 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres low on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 61,251 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres low on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 60,341 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 58,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 56,170 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 53,479 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 51,015 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 46,403 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Apr 2014 43,192 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2013 40,267 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 14 Apr 2012 37,680 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 35,427 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 LDA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LDA, 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 LDA registered?

LB08 LDA is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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The MOT history for LB08 LDA shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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