MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
198,242 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EGR pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
both rear upper arm bushes have slight play
o/s/r pads look low
slight noise o/s/f wheel bearing
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
both rear upper arm bushes have slight play
o/s/r pads look low
slight noise o/s/f wheel bearing
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LB08 OCL is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 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 OCL, 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 OCL registered?
LB08 OCL is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 July 2008.
Is LB08 OCL safe to buy?
The MOT history for LB08 OCL shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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