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LD08 BBU

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,885 mi
Last recorded105,885 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 BBU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 105,885 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 98,981 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 91,193 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 91,193 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 86,554 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front brake discs worn

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 5 Apr 2019 86,554 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front brake discs worn

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 30 Apr 2018 85,822 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 85,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 82,890 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 82,865 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 77,571 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 71,385 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jan 2015 71,385 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2014 64,068 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 56,124 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 45,928 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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LD08 BBU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey 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 LD08 BBU, 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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LD08 BBU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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