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LB57 XOS

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,824 mi
Last recorded156,824 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 XOS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 156,824 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on both edges

slight leak from offside of steering rack

Fail 8 Jan 2016 156,824 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on both edges

offside rear outer sidelight not working

slight leak from offside of steering rack

Pass 12 Jan 2015 144,800 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on edges

offside front tyre wearing low

Pass 9 Jan 2014 140,178 miles

nearside front tyre worn below 1.6mm on inner edge

nearside mirror glass cracked and backing missing

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 9 Jan 2014 140,178 miles

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre worn below 1.6mm on inner edge

nearside mirror glass cracked and backing missing

Pass 10 Jan 2013 120,476 miles

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 10 Jan 2012 115,560 miles

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 10 Jan 2011 106,073 miles

advise spare not tested,upper engine cover fitted,plastic sills fitted,unable to view brake pipes over fuel tank.

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 XOS is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XOS, 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 XOS registered?

LB57 XOS is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 February 2008.

Is LB57 XOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB57 XOS shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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