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LB57 XOG

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

147,765 mi
Last recorded147,765 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 147,765 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 143,701 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 143,701 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 143,345 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 143,310 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 138,067 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 130,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 119,541 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 113,671 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 105,658 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 98,666 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 90,759 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 80,103 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 70,940 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 61,645 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 51,290 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 41,151 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 XOG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 XOG, 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 XOG registered?

LB57 XOG is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 January 2008.

Is LB57 XOG safe to buy?

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