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LR08 JVD

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

140,654 mi
Last recorded140,654 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 140,654 miles

chip in screen

front number plate damaged

Pass 4 Mar 2022 131,359 miles

Chip In Windscreen

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 122,264 miles

Offside Rear handbrake low effort

chip in screen

front brake discs worn

front number plate damaged

rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Feb 2020 118,657 miles

front tyres worn on edges centre tread 3-4 mm

Pass 2 Mar 2019 106,139 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear brake discs worn & lipped

Pass 24 Feb 2018 94,038 miles

Central Stop lamp not functioning as intended

Minor leak of exhaust gasses from front flexi joint

Under body covers fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2017 81,685 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 81,685 miles

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

under tray fitted and loose

Pass 20 Apr 2016 70,049 miles

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

front brake pads starting to wear thin

Pass 8 Apr 2015 57,095 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 44,187 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 44,187 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 33,368 miles

front brake pads are very worn

Pass 21 Apr 2012 28,672 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 28,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 1 Apr 2011 18,709 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 JVD is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 JVD, 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 JVD registered?

LR08 JVD is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 April 2008.

Is LR08 JVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR08 JVD shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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