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LB57 XOH

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

196,163 mi
Last recorded196,163 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 XOH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 196,163 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 195,845 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 174,708 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 174,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 165,836 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 160,594 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2022 160,594 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2021 154,122 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 148,384 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 148,335 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 141,182 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 140,967 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner side wall, split. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose.

Pass 17 Feb 2018 126,654 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint nearside outer link arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 126,636 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint nearside outer link arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 111,656 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 97,935 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2016 97,935 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 83,215 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 68,268 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 52,478 miles

both front tyres low on edges

nearside rear tyre has some damage to sidewall

Fail 8 Feb 2012 385,558 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 385,558 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 22,538 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 XOH is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 XOH, 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 XOH registered?

LB57 XOH is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 January 2008.

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