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LR08 OCE

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,363 mi
Last recorded73,363 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 OCE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,790cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2014 73,363 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front driveshaft gaiter clip loose but still preventing the ingress of dirt

offside front driveshaft gaiter clip loose but still preventing the ingress of dirt

rear silencer heatsheild is loose

Pass 4 Apr 2013 58,414 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

O/S/R Tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 58,413 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

O/S/R Tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 51,866 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres have cracks appearing in the tread grooves, not showing ply/cord

nearside rear tyre inner shoulder has uneven wear

offside front tyre has damage to the sidewall, not showing ply/cord

offside rear tyre inner shoulder has uneven wear

Pass 21 Apr 2011 40,468 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 OCE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OCE, 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 OCE registered?

LR08 OCE is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 April 2008.

Is LR08 OCE safe to buy?

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