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L18 EJE

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

54,094 mi
Last recorded54,094 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL18 EJE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 54,094 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 50,232 miles

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

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

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

engine covers undertrays fitted

Pass 28 May 2024 47,001 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2023 43,236 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 38,068 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2021 35,982 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 34,356 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 33,203 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 31,303 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 31,301 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 3 May 2017 29,297 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 26,759 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 24,866 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 24,866 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 23,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 23,463 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 22,077 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 18,952 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 14,981 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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L18 EJE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey 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 L18 EJE, 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

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What year was L18 EJE registered?

L18 EJE is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is L18 EJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L18 EJE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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