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LG08 LXR

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

120,913 mi
Last recorded120,913 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2020 120,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 113,475 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 113,475 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 26 May 2018 104,823 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 27 May 2017 95,206 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

Oil leak from the engine area ()

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 4 Jun 2016 87,147 miles

n/s/r tyre has perishing cracks and has a nail in the tread

o/s/f tyre nearing 2mm of tread

Pass 20 Jun 2015 74,329 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 56,688 miles

slight movement offside rear lower tie bar bush.

Pass 23 Mar 2013 43,204 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 34,676 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 29,844 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 LXR 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 90.9%.

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 LXR, 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 LXR registered?

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

Is LG08 LXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG08 LXR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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