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LG08 LWD

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

175,322 mi
Last recorded175,322 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 LWD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2020 175,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Stonechip in windscreen swept area

Pass 6 Mar 2019 163,772 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 12 Mar 2018 149,621 miles

Nearside Mirror missing

Nearside Rear Tyre has small cut to inner sidewall

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 136,898 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 136,673 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy insecure (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 115,408 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 111,044 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edge

Fail 26 May 2015 111,044 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 13 May 2014 100,484 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre possible puncture

rear tyres unevenly worn on inner edge

wipers smeary

Pass 6 Jun 2013 88,269 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 88,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 75,333 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 55,028 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre tread cracking

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 LWD is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LG08 LWD, 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 LG08 LWD registered?

LG08 LWD is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is LG08 LWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG08 LWD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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