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LG08 LWC

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

139,420 mi
Last recorded139,420 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 LWC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 139,420 miles

Both door mirror images distorted

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Os dipped beam discoloured

Fail 9 Feb 2023 139,408 miles

Emissions unable to be completed oil level well above max (8.2.2.2 (e))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative height sensor on nsf arm seized and snapped (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both door mirror images distorted

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Os dipped beam discoloured

Pass 3 Feb 2020 132,666 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both door mirror glasses deteriorating reflectors (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside headlight slightly dull

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin cannot clearly see to fully assess wear … advise replace asap with worn discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all shock absorbers seem slightly weak … particularly rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 132,508 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both door mirror glasses deteriorating reflectors (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside headlight slightly dull

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin cannot clearly see to fully assess wear … advise replace asap with worn discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all shock absorbers seem slightly weak … particularly rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 117,555 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 116,650 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested dip inop (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 107,161 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 98,757 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 98,742 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 89,045 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 80,956 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 73,082 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 63,156 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 63,156 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 56,764 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 41,793 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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LG08 LWC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver 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 LG08 LWC, 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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LG08 LWC is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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