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2008 SAAB 9-3
General Information
- Registration LP08VBY
- Manufacturer SAAB
- Model 9-3
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1910cc
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- Expires 19 Feb 2027
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 188,360 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
20 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 183,817 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2025 6 Jun 202619 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 183,807 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
20 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 180,922 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2024 6 Jun 202624 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 178,229 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
23 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 175,721 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2022 6 Jun 202624 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 172,814 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2021 6 Jun 202626 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 169,741 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2020 6 Jun 202611 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 164,952 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2020 6 Jun 20269 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 164,902 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.20 (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
24 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 151,262 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2019 6 Jun 202624 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 137,959 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2018 6 Jun 202624 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 137,959 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
20 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 120,845 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2017 6 Jun 20269 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 105,746 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2016 6 Jun 20268 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 105,746 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
4 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 84,688 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2015 6 Jun 202626 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 66,669 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2014 6 Jun 202626 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 66,669 MI
6 Jun 20262 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 47,147 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
4 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 28,648 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2012 6 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
LP08VBY was registered on 2008-07-31
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