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LG08 LWK

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

143,497 mi
Last recorded143,497 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 143,497 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 143,098 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 122,289 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 15 Jul 2017 122,289 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 107,753 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2016 107,753 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 94,230 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 72,421 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 62,057 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 52,792 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 40,861 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 LWK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LWK, 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 LWK registered?

LG08 LWK is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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