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LB08 ODU

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

172,822 mi
Last recorded172,822 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 ODU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 172,822 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 163,492 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres on 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Stone chip in windscreen

Offside Rear Brake caliper binding

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

Fail 9 Jan 2019 163,492 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres on 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Stone chip in windscreen

Offside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake caliper binding

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 152,383 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 152,315 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 142,117 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 142,085 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 131,099 miles

all tyres close to wear markers

Pass 22 Jan 2015 120,741 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 108,545 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 101,519 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres worn down to 2mm very close to limit

Pass 24 Jan 2012 92,101 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 79,002 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

lower engine cover fitted

n/s/f tyre has a cut in the outer side wall

n/s/f tyre is on the legal limit

o/s/f tyre is on the legal limit

outer sill covers fitted

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 ODU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ODU, 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 ODU registered?

LB08 ODU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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