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OE08 LNV

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

195,975 mi
Last recorded195,975 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 195,975 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 172,405 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 172,405 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 165,694 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 153,764 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 142,067 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 130,346 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has minor cracks

Offside Front tyre has minor cracks

both rear tyre wearing unevenly

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread letters deteriorating (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 130,254 miles

Nearside 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)

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)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has minor cracks

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

Offside Front tyre has minor cracks

both rear tyre wearing unevenly

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread letters deteriorating (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 121,727 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads getting low 2.5mm

Pass 14 Aug 2014 116,211 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2013 110,176 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Aug 2013 110,169 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2012 103,676 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)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 99,479 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 99,008 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 LNV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 OE08 LNV, 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 LNV registered?

OE08 LNV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 July 2008.

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