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LR08 BLV

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,617 mi
Last recorded140,617 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 BLV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 140,617 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 140,617 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 137,025 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 11 Aug 2017 124,061 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Aug 2016 112,232 miles

child seats fitted to rear

small nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2015 101,560 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

under tray broken and loose

Fail 14 Jul 2015 101,551 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

under tray broken and loose

Pass 23 Jul 2014 90,767 miles

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

No emissions printout due to smoke level too low to be read by EGA at time of test.

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 90,757 miles

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

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

No emissions printout due to smoke level too low to be read by EGA at time of test.

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 74,404 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jul 2013 74,401 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2012 57,320 miles

offside front fog lamp lense broken

Fail 27 Jul 2012 57,320 miles

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

offside front fog lamp lense broken

Pass 2 Aug 2011 45,445 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 45,445 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 BLV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LR08 BLV, 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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LR08 BLV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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