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LB57 NUX

2008 Saab 93

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

166,828 mi
Last recorded166,828 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9372,016 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 NUX
MakeSaab
Model93
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 166,828 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear brake disc back plates rusty

Washers frozen

Fail 6 Jan 2026 166,806 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear brake disc back plates rusty

Washers frozen

Pass 16 Jan 2025 161,768 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 161,743 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 156,065 miles

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

Rear brake disc shields rusty

Pass 15 Dec 2022 150,318 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake reserve travel

Pass 9 Dec 2021 145,021 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 138,007 miles

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

maybe fuel leak near fliter

Pass 6 Jan 2020 131,045 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 119,893 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 109,296 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

engine light on

Pass 6 Jan 2017 99,002 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jan 2016 90,011 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 80,750 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 71,450 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 61,045 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 52,584 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 52,584 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 40,778 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 93?

Based on 5,805 MOT tests across 632 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
6,356
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
632
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 218
position lamp(s) not working 122
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 98
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 90
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 80
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LB57 NUX is a 2008 Saab 93 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2008 Saab 93 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 72,016 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 93 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 218 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB57 NUX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 93 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 93 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LB57 NUX is a 2008 Saab 93, first registered on 6 January 2008.

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