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LB08 OFU

2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,537 mi
Last recorded158,537 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth121,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 OFU
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Dth
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2022 158,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner cv boot pin hole

Fail 27 Jun 2022 158,535 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability insecure top bolt (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner cv boot pin hole

Pass 1 Jul 2021 155,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 155,995 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 152,113 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cut on outer wall no ply or cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Jun 2020 152,076 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cut on outer wall no ply or cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 150,392 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 150,372 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 146,623 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear anti roll bar rubber mounting bush slightly worn

Fail 8 Jun 2018 146,611 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing stud (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear anti roll bar rubber mounting bush slightly worn

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 140,664 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 131,902 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 131,820 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 116,089 miles

rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 6 Jun 2014 102,651 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 84,278 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2012 69,376 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 51,794 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

n/s/r tyre 3-4mm tread depth

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth?

Based on 509 MOT tests across 102 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
7,976
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 5
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4
coil spring fractured 4
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LB08 OFU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 121,766 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 Vector Sport Dth fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB08 OFU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was LB08 OFU registered?

LB08 OFU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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