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LB08 OGG

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

181,327 mi
Last recorded181,327 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 181,327 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 178,190 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 172,640 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 172,629 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 164,760 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 158,163 miles

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))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 146,576 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 141,084 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 134,901 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 117,835 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 98,818 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 85,682 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 78,197 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 66,173 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 63,859 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 55,768 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

wipers poor

Pass 31 May 2011 32,425 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 OGG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 OGG, 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 OGG registered?

LB08 OGG is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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The MOT history for LB08 OGG shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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