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LG08 LWX

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

132,335 mi
Last recorded132,335 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 132,335 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Slight fuel staining around filter

Pass 29 Aug 2018 118,596 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 118,596 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 116,538 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 116,538 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 104,829 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 91,015 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 91,015 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 coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 77,734 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 65,062 miles

n/s front tyre has 2mm of tred

o/s front tyre has 2mm of tred

Pass 15 May 2013 62,014 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 51,853 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 45,712 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 LWX 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 LWX, 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 LWX registered?

LG08 LWX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is LG08 LWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG08 LWX 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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