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LG08 LXP

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,103 mi
Last recorded116,103 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 LXP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 116,103 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 107,137 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 107,128 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front pads (3.5.1g)

coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened front springs (2.4.C.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 99,463 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt borderline (2.4.G.4e)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 99,460 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt borderline (2.4.G.4e)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 87,181 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 86,978 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 74,572 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 74,567 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 66,829 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2012 56,510 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 43,323 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 LXP is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LXP, 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 LXP registered?

LG08 LXP is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is LG08 LXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG08 LXP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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