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LB57 TBZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

107,810 mi
Last recorded107,810 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 107,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber heavily corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2019 107,794 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber heavily corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2018 96,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

both front fog light lenses broken

Pass 4 Oct 2017 86,669 miles

engine gearbox area has a lot of vibration on start up

Fail 4 Oct 2017 86,669 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine gearbox area has a lot of vibration on start up

Pass 21 Oct 2016 74,969 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2015 63,902 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 52,826 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 39,973 miles

n/s/rear tyre cord or cut in tird

Pass 11 Oct 2012 28,219 miles

advise both rear brake disc are worn pitted and rusted and in a poor condition

advise rear brake pads have worn low

Fail 11 Oct 2012 28,219 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

advise both rear brake disc are worn pitted and rusted and in a poor condition

advise rear brake pads have worn low

Pass 21 Oct 2011 21,549 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 15,036 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 TBZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 TBZ, 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 TBZ registered?

LB57 TBZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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The MOT history for LB57 TBZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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