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LD08 BBZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

132,446 mi
Last recorded132,446 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 BBZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 132,446 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front washer jet poor

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

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

strong smell of diesel but no visible leak advise engine check

Pass 12 Oct 2021 128,128 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 124,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated suspect punctured (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 124,346 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated suspect punctured (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 120,529 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 120,527 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 115,581 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 113,394 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 111,323 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 111,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both nearside & offside rear brake pads appear low..

Pass 30 Apr 2015 108,333 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 101,216 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 96,335 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 89,159 miles

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

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 BBZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LD08 BBZ, 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 LD08 BBZ registered?

LD08 BBZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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