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LR08 BNU

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,470 mi
Last recorded161,470 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 BNU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 161,470 miles

Central exhaust shield slightly loose

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 154,118 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2021 154,078 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 147,598 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 125,575 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 115,226 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens broke (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 10 Feb 2018 115,148 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking banjo (3.6.A.1)

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

Exhaust heat shield loose

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens broke (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 107,527 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 107,527 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 98,387 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2015 86,358 miles

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 10 Feb 2014 75,240 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Feb 2014 75,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2013 65,595 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 65,587 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 53,605 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 41,405 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Mar 2011 41,405 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 BNU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BNU, 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 BNU registered?

LR08 BNU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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