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LP08 VBY

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

188,360 mi
Last recorded188,360 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP08 VBY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 188,360 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 183,817 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 183,807 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 180,922 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 178,229 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 175,721 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 172,814 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 169,741 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 164,952 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 164,902 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.20 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 151,262 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 137,959 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 137,959 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 120,845 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 105,746 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 105,746 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 84,688 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 66,669 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 66,669 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 47,147 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 28,648 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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LP08 VBY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LP08 VBY, 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 LP08 VBY registered?

LP08 VBY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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