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OE08 LNH

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

183,795 mi
Last recorded183,795 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 LNH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 183,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 169,183 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 169,183 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 167,424 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 167,424 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 163,002 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 157,954 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 157,948 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 146,998 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 146,998 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 135,542 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 135,542 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 127,456 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 127,456 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 118,606 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 118,606 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2013 111,708 miles

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

both rear tyres approx 3 mm

Pass 18 May 2012 104,934 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 May 2012 104,934 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jun 2011 92,180 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 92,180 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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OE08 LNH is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OE08 LNH, 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 OE08 LNH registered?

OE08 LNH is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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