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LB08 OCP

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,619 mi
Last recorded152,619 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 OCP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 152,619 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 132,221 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 104,128 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 103,388 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 93,472 miles

Offside Rear tyre inner side wall cut and nail in tread

Fail 11 Apr 2016 93,471 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear tyre inner side wall cut and nail in tread

Pass 8 Apr 2015 86,150 miles

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2014 63,999 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 63,962 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 58,754 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 46,337 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 33,279 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 OCP is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OCP, 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 OCP registered?

LB08 OCP is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 July 2008.

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