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LB57 XSD

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,984 mi
Last recorded135,984 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 XSD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 135,984 miles

Fuel filter damp with fuel

Fail 6 Mar 2017 135,984 miles

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

Fuel filter damp with fuel

Pass 20 Feb 2016 118,168 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 117,851 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 102,088 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 85,475 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 71,331 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 52,370 miles

offside rear wheel sightly binding

tested wet

Pass 25 Jan 2011 38,844 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 XSD is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 XSD, 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 XSD registered?

LB57 XSD is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is LB57 XSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB57 XSD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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