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J999 LLA

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,351 mi
Last recorded81,351 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ999 LLA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 81,351 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc backing plate corroded

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2024 74,053 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear heat shield loose

Offside Front cv joint slight play

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

Offside Rear disc back plate corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2024 74,053 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear heat shield loose

Offside Front cv joint slight play

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

Offside Rear disc back plate corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2023 67,747 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside brake back plate corroded and incomplete

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 67,746 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge of worn tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside brake back plate corroded and incomplete

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 61,440 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded and incomplete

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 55,863 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake backplate starting to corrode

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake backplate corroded and incomplete

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Nov 2020 51,453 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 51,453 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 41,522 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 30,474 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 19,136 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 16,435 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 12,353 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 8,741 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 4,235 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 3,387 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 2,505 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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J999 LLA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J999 LLA, 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.

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What year was J999 LLA registered?

J999 LLA is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is J999 LLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J999 LLA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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