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LB08 OCM

2008 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

152,723 mi
Last recorded152,723 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 OCM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 152,723 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 May 2019 146,105 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2018 140,193 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 133,847 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at DPF section (7.1.2)

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

Fail 9 May 2017 133,844 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at DPF section (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 128,488 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 118,923 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 118,922 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 May 2014 111,699 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 111,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 106,753 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 88,543 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 85,903 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 63,415 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 OCM is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OCM, 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 OCM registered?

LB08 OCM is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 July 2008.

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