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LB08 GRF

2008 Saab 9-3 Linear SE Tid 150

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

118,528 mi
Last recorded118,528 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-3 Linear SE Tid 15083,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 GRF
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear SE Tid 150
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 118,528 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 118,528 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2015 114,722 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 114,722 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 109,005 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 101,865 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 May 2013 101,865 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 May 2012 93,107 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs becoming worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 May 2012 93,104 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs becoming worn

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear brake discs badly worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2011 61,873 miles

Rear brake discs are worn

Rear tyres are stepped

Fail 23 May 2011 61,848 miles

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

Rear brake discs are worn

Rear tyres are stepped

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Linear SE Tid 150?

Based on 1,025 MOT tests across 108 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
6,331
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
108
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 22
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8
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LB08 GRF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Linear SE Tid 150 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 Linear SE Tid 150 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 83,560 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 Linear SE Tid 150 fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB08 GRF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Linear SE Tid 150 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 Linear SE Tid 150 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LB08 GRF registered?

LB08 GRF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Linear SE Tid 150, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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