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LS08 SBU

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,855 mi
Last recorded118,855 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 SBU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 118,855 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

management light on

Fail 7 Aug 2018 118,855 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

management light on

Pass 29 Jul 2017 108,839 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 95,027 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 95,027 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 89,148 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 89,148 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Offside 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 86,150 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 81,415 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 73,512 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 2 Apr 2011 65,843 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 65,843 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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LS08 SBU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LS08 SBU, 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 LS08 SBU registered?

LS08 SBU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 April 2008.

Is LS08 SBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS08 SBU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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