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C3 LJP

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

82,331 mi
Last recorded82,331 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 LJP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 82,331 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 81,652 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BAD CRACKING REQUIRES CHANGING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BAD CRACKING REQUIRES CHANGING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 80,770 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 78,946 miles

Nearside Rear advise tyre perished

Pass 24 Jan 2022 76,950 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall skuffed

offside rear shock absorber upper alloy mounting corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2021 74,722 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 71,800 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 67,848 miles

nearside front outer wheel rim and tyre outer sidewall skuffed

Pass 29 Dec 2017 63,723 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 57,281 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges, check wheel alignment?

offside front tyre outer sidewall cut

offside front tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 15 Jan 2016 51,485 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

No smoke on emissions test

Fail 19 Jan 2015 44,258 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

poss. cords showing from damage offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jan 2015 44,258 miles

Nail in rear tyre

poss. cords showing from damage offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jan 2014 37,611 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 30,783 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 30,783 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 24,363 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 13,779 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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C3 LJP is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 C3 LJP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C3 LJP registered?

C3 LJP is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 January 2008.

Is C3 LJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 LJP shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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