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LB57 SZV

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

176,402 mi
Last recorded176,402 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 SZV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 176,402 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 171,731 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 170,543 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 8 Jun 2023 165,519 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 149,905 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake dust cover/plate corroded

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 135,272 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 122,859 miles
Fail 1 May 2020 121,490 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.5 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 109,024 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 109,024 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 95,178 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 95,178 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 81,265 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 69,098 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 65,218 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 59,806 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 51,463 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Apr 2013 51,459 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Washer Not Working

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2012 36,869 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 35,262 miles

damage to front bumper /grill area leaving bodywork loose but no jagged edges

Pass 15 Dec 2010 27,365 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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LB57 SZV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LB57 SZV, 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 SZV registered?

LB57 SZV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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