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LB57 XNY

2008 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

172,910 mi
Last recorded172,910 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 XNY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 172,910 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 169,200 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 169,188 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 165,895 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 162,042 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2023 162,028 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 159,087 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 155,197 miles

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

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

handbrake a little high

Pass 21 Mar 2020 151,070 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 148,198 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 143,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 140,126 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 136,262 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 132,682 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 123,600 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 123,981 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 118,225 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 110,285 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 XNY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XNY, 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 XNY registered?

LB57 XNY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 February 2008.

Is LB57 XNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB57 XNY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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