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LS08 SBV

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

158,030 mi
Last recorded158,030 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 158,030 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (215/55 ZR16 97W Budget) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (215/55 ZR16 97W Budget) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 146,617 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 139,463 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 139,449 miles

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

Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 117,890 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2016 117,890 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 104,337 miles

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)

coolant leak

Fail 25 Mar 2015 104,337 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

both front brake discs in very poor condition

coolant leak

Pass 8 Apr 2014 93,370 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2014 93,370 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 79,303 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Outer Edges

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2012 66,002 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 47,274 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 SBV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SBV, 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 SBV registered?

LS08 SBV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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