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LR08 BKN

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

114,419 mi
Last recorded114,419 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 BKN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 6 Oct 2018 114,419 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 97,252 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 72,730 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 70,619 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 68,121 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 64,509 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 61,602 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 58,426 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 51,212 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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LR08 BKN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LR08 BKN, 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 LR08 BKN registered?

LR08 BKN is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 March 2008.

Is LR08 BKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR08 BKN shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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