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LB08 ODR

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

136,632 mi
Last recorded136,632 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 ODR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 136,632 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 129,303 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 129,234 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 123,172 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 116,239 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 108,221 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 99,444 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 99,444 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 93,940 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 88,426 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 78,496 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 68,081 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 56,856 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 56,856 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 46,572 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 42,362 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 ODR is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ODR, 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 ODR registered?

LB08 ODR is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 June 2008.

Is LB08 ODR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB08 ODR shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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