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LB08 OCV

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,362 mi
Last recorded120,362 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 120,362 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 116,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 111,240 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres are perished & slightly cracking between treads blocks 215/55 x 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 101,604 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

slight seepage of fuel from fuel filter

Fail 21 May 2019 101,604 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

slight seepage of fuel from fuel filter

Pass 1 Jun 2018 96,964 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 96,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2017 89,610 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing low

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

part of exhaust deteriorated

Fail 23 May 2017 89,610 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing low

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

part of exhaust deteriorated

Pass 31 May 2016 83,771 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 79,541 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 72,298 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 68,689 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jun 2013 68,678 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2012 59,347 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Apr 2012 59,295 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 May 2011 50,901 miles

wipers slightly smeary

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 OCV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 OCV, 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 OCV registered?

LB08 OCV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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The MOT history for LB08 OCV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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