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LB57 XPP

2008 Saab 9-3

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

113,146 mi
Last recorded113,146 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 XPP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 113,146 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 May 2026 113,146 miles

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

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2025 109,390 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 23 May 2025 109,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2024 103,347 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 103,347 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 May 2023 99,565 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 96,694 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 93,012 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 93,012 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 May 2020 89,448 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 89,447 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 85,088 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 82,691 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 79,964 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 79,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235 45 17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235 45 17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 77,459 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 77,447 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 75,356 miles

Nearside rear tyre has slight cut in tread but not down to ply or cords.

Pass 4 Feb 2015 69,203 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 62,117 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 53,872 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 48,590 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 48,282 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jan 2011 36,499 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 XPP is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 XPP, 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 XPP registered?

LB57 XPP is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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