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LB57 XPR

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

133,791 mi
Last recorded133,791 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 133,791 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 128,116 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement banana shape arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement banana shape arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2020 128,116 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper excessively weakened by corrosion binding (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement banana shape arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement banana shape arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 121,657 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 119,223 miles

o/s and n/s rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Aug 2017 119,144 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

o/s and n/s rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2016 114,315 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 114,311 miles

Headlamp aim too high both front (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 108,040 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2015 108,040 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 102,119 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 94,080 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 84,003 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system has slight corrosion

front brake disc's slightly lipped

rear brake disc's slightly lipped

Fail 8 Aug 2012 84,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system has slight corrosion

front brake disc's slightly lipped

rear brake disc's slightly lipped

Pass 9 Aug 2011 74,654 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 62,262 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 XPR is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XPR, 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 XPR registered?

LB57 XPR is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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