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LR08 OBY

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,394 mi
Last recorded55,394 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 55,394 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 53,482 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 51,118 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Aug 2013 47,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 47,988 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 47,984 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

all tyre treads splitting suggest attention

front tyres wearing heavily on edges

Pass 30 Aug 2012 44,210 miles

sill covers and under trays fitted

wiper blades poor

Pass 30 Aug 2011 41,845 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 40,506 miles

Nearside and Offside rear tyres slightly cracked

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 OBY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OBY, 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 OBY registered?

LR08 OBY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is LR08 OBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR08 OBY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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