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LR08 BNE

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,810 mi
Last recorded96,810 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 BNE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2019 96,810 miles

Surface corrosion on vehicle underbody

Undertray cover loose

Fail 23 Dec 2019 96,808 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Surface corrosion on vehicle underbody

Undertray cover loose

Pass 8 Oct 2018 91,368 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 85,801 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 85,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 79,309 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 74,274 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 68,290 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 61,676 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 61,637 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 51,705 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 42,485 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 39,678 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 BNE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LR08 BNE, 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 BNE registered?

LR08 BNE is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is LR08 BNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR08 BNE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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