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LB08 OFA

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,611 mi
Last recorded130,611 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 130,611 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

n/s/r and o/s/r shock absorber top mounting

Pass 5 Mar 2022 125,800 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 118,763 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 118,763 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 117,312 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 113,263 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and o/s/f [ edge ] (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2018 108,116 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 102,962 miles

chips in windscreen

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2017 102,962 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

chips in windscreen

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2016 99,348 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 95,589 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 87,973 miles

nearside wiper smearing slightly

rear brake pads getting low

slight play both front anti roll bar drop links

Fail 2 Oct 2013 87,967 miles

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

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

nearside wiper smearing slightly

rear brake pads getting low

slight play both front anti roll bar drop links

Pass 21 Jul 2012 83,457 miles

nearside front tyre tread low near min limit

slight play both front anti roll bar drop links

Fail 21 Jul 2012 83,457 miles

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

nearside front tyre tread low near min limit

slight play both front anti roll bar drop links

Pass 20 Jul 2011 68,706 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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 OFA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OFA, 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 OFA registered?

LB08 OFA is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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