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LG08 LWM

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,037 mi
Last recorded134,037 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 134,037 miles

Nearside Front Cv boot perished

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front CV boot perished

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 133,353 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner CV boot perished

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner CV boot perished

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 121,266 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering from steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

fuel filter damp

Fail 4 Nov 2022 121,248 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft bearing likely to break up collapsed (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering from steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

fuel filter damp

Pass 8 Nov 2021 115,382 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

power steering rack slight oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2020 112,175 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 108,640 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 94,892 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge and rear brakes slightly fluctuating

Fail 7 Mar 2018 94,892 miles

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)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint dust cover damaged (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge and rear brakes slightly fluctuating

Pass 14 May 2016 67,786 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 11 May 2015 52,048 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all discs badly worn

nsr tyre perished and 2.5mm

osr tyre perished and 3mm

Pass 6 May 2014 45,711 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 10 May 2013 41,866 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 35,849 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 May 2011 26,583 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 LWM is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LWM, 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 LWM registered?

LG08 LWM is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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