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LB57 NUF

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

217,231 mi
Last recorded217,231 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 NUF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 217,231 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 211,223 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 May 2024 204,406 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 204,406 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 199,388 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 194,729 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear disc back plates corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2022 194,719 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear disc back plates corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2021 190,174 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front x 2 shocker casings corroded

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear disc back plate corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2021 190,164 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front x 2 shocker casings corroded

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear disc back plate corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2020 187,735 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front x 2 shocker casings corroded

Rear disc back plates corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2019 189,391 miles

Front n/s and o/s shocker casings corroded

Nearside Rear back plate corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2019 189,386 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front n/s and o/s shocker casings corroded

Nearside Rear back plate corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2018 179,800 miles

Nearside Rear back plate corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2017 174,846 miles

Nearside Rear hub back plate holed & deteriated!

eng/under & outer sill trays ftd!

Fail 13 Jun 2017 174,843 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear hub back plate holed & deteriated!

eng/under & outer sill trays ftd!

Pass 22 Jun 2016 166,693 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 164,204 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2014 161,908 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2013 151,381 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 151,381 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

brake pads all round required. front 85% worn.. rear 90% worn

Pass 26 Nov 2012 128,414 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 103,030 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 79,451 miles

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)

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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LB57 NUF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LB57 NUF, 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 LB57 NUF registered?

LB57 NUF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 January 2008.

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