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LG08 MDO

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

131,967 mi
Last recorded131,967 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 MDO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 131,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust front flexi weak

exhaust rear heatshield insecure

Pass 26 Mar 2020 126,730 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 126,703 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2019 118,411 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 112,657 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 106,333 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 98,113 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 88,311 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 88,311 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 79,665 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 71,686 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 61,687 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 61,687 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light on dash

Pass 28 Feb 2011 48,306 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 MDO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MDO, 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 MDO registered?

LG08 MDO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is LG08 MDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG08 MDO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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