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LB08 OEG

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

175,148 mi
Last recorded175,148 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 175,148 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 175,148 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 169,813 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 164,834 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 161,403 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 156,196 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper 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 10 Jul 2018 148,860 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 141,926 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 136,067 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 131,319 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 125,845 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 117,982 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 108,663 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 97,449 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 OEG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 OEG, 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 OEG registered?

LB08 OEG is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 August 2008.

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