CarVerify

Free Car Check

J11 LFM

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

110,157 mi
Last recorded110,157 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ11 LFM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 110,157 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 101,637 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 97,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm cracking a little (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm cracking a little (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 92,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4 mill (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on 5 mill and cracking a little (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 5 mill (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4 mill and cracking a little (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 86,777 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears small cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 81,955 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 78,445 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 70,669 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 65,763 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 61,640 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 57,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 57,860 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 53,004 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 46,742 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jul 2013 41,248 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

bonnet hard to release

Pass 25 Jul 2013 41,248 miles

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

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

bonnet hard to release

Pass 26 Jul 2012 33,199 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 25,520 miles

osr/nsr discs scorn

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

J11 LFM is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue 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 J11 LFM, 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 J11 LFM?

You can check the full history of J11 LFM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was J11 LFM registered?

J11 LFM is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is J11 LFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J11 LFM 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.

Does J11 LFM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J11 LFM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.