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LB08 OFO

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,573 mi
Last recorded44,573 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 44,573 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 44,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE UNEVEN WEAR AND DISTORTED

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 39,857 miles

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

advise offside rear tyre out of shape.

Pass 20 May 2014 35,253 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise off side front tyre tread starting to wear low

advise off side rear tyre tread wearing unevenly inner edge

Fail 20 May 2014 35,252 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise off side front tyre tread starting to wear low

advise off side rear tyre tread wearing unevenly inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2013 27,823 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front brake discs worn

advise front brake pads wearing low,nearing legal limit

advise near side front tyre tread wearing low nearing legal limit

Pass 9 Jun 2012 21,640 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front brake pads inner wearing low.

Pass 4 Jun 2011 14,991 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 OFO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 OFO, 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 OFO registered?

LB08 OFO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 June 2008.

Is LB08 OFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB08 OFO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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