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LB08 OEW

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

153,745 mi
Last recorded153,745 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 153,745 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 139,986 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 129,429 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 129,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 113,412 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 113,412 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 96,792 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 96,792 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 92,003 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 84,217 miles

Both Rear Tyres Worn Unevenly

Fail 16 Oct 2013 68,905 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 68,905 miles

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

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)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 48,509 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2011 29,146 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 28,732 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 28,732 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 OEW is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LB08 OEW registered?

LB08 OEW is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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The MOT history for LB08 OEW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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