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L111 CDR

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

185,165 mi
Last recorded185,165 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL111 CDR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 185,165 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 185,155 miles

Nearside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened shock mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened shock mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 183,767 miles

Front and rear suspension components corroded....

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip.... (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 181,128 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 179,238 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 174,918 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 169,888 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 29 Aug 2019 161,610 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 143,541 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 130,008 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 130,001 miles

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)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 117,142 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

under covers fitted

Fail 26 Jul 2016 116,920 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 104,876 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 91,315 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2013 89,620 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 89,620 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 75,877 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 56,987 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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L111 CDR is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 L111 CDR, 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 L111 CDR registered?

L111 CDR is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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