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LB08 OEN

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

109,663 mi
Last recorded109,663 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 109,663 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut on sidewall advise

Fail 9 Jun 2017 109,537 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre cut on sidewall advise

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2016 100,797 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 100,796 miles

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 93,718 miles

headlamp beam image deterated

Fail 11 Jun 2015 93,718 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

headlamp beam image deterated

rear tyres very low on pressure

Pass 17 Jun 2014 85,345 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 76,305 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 76,305 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 67,785 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 67,759 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 67,759 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 55,326 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 OEN 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 61.5%.

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 OEN, 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 OEN registered?

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

Is LB08 OEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB08 OEN shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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