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JG51 LYN

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

171,651 mi
Last recorded171,651 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJG51 LYN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 171,651 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2025 171,117 miles

both aims clouding

Pass 1 Jun 2024 170,612 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023 168,994 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 168,981 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 157,860 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 142,580 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 132,064 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi is slightly leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))

back box heat shield is loose

Pass 27 Feb 2019 124,311 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing is perished wearing outside edge and has nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

back box heat shield is loose

Fail 26 Feb 2019 124,311 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing is perished wearing outside edge and has nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated deteriorating (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated n/s/f on 24 n/s/r on 22 both offside front and rear are on 23 P.S.I (5.2.3 (h) (i))

back box heat shield is loose

Pass 12 Mar 2018 118,194 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 111,422 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

Pass 10 Mar 2016 104,462 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 215 55 16 93v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 215 55 16 93v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 215 55 16 93v + perished (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 104,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215 55 16 93v (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 215 55 16 93v (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 215 55 16 93v + perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 215 55 16 93v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 215 55 16 93v + perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 98,127 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 85,148 miles

slight misting of oil on fuel filter

Pass 11 Mar 2013 72,214 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 57,846 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 41,221 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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JG51 LYN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 JG51 LYN, 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 JG51 LYN registered?

JG51 LYN is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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