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E2 LJF

2008 Saab 9-3

Yellow Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,633 mi
Last recorded75,633 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE2 LJF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 75,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 74,562 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 74,562 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 73,657 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 73,657 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached mount corroded (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 71,568 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 70,822 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 70,051 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 68,350 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 65,680 miles

Both rear tyres are starting to crack on side walls

Pass 29 May 2018 62,526 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 60,086 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 54,525 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 48,238 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 48,238 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 43,440 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 43,440 miles

Nearside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 35,659 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 27,317 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 18,853 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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E2 LJF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 E2 LJF, 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

How do I check the history of E2 LJF?

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What year was E2 LJF registered?

E2 LJF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 July 2008.

Is E2 LJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E2 LJF shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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