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LB57 UXD

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

118,050 mi
Last recorded118,050 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 118,050 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2025 118,050 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 111,733 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished and cut (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside body work damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished and cut (5.2.3 (e))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

headlamp lenses clouded

Pass 16 Nov 2023 108,299 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 108,299 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 99,998 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 97,263 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nsf/osf/nsr (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 97,263 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nsf/osf/nsr (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 95,567 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 95,567 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2019 91,500 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 87,059 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 81,662 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)

Fail 2 May 2017 81,662 miles

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

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)

Pass 23 May 2016 76,005 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 61,667 miles

NS wiper blade has a small cut

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 May 2014 51,285 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 49,835 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 45,324 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 45,324 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 40,217 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 33,088 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 31,676 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 UXD 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 UXD, 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 UXD registered?

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

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