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OE08 LNJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,379 mi
Last recorded152,379 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 152,379 miles

2x rear lower arm bushes deteriorated

4x brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2015 152,379 miles

2x rear lower arm bushes deteriorated

4x brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 147,738 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 145,379 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 140,513 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 140,513 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 137,591 miles

Advise o/s handbrake effort lower

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 136,859 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 127,184 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 127,418 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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 LNJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LNJ, 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 LNJ registered?

OE08 LNJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is OE08 LNJ safe to buy?

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