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L5 FAC

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

47,615 mi
Last recorded47,615 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 FAC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 47,615 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 47,477 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 47,208 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 46,731 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 45,621 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 44,812 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2021 44,812 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 43,005 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 39,345 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 39,340 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 36,240 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 32,728 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 29,681 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 26,822 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 22,753 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 19,831 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 16,174 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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L5 FAC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 L5 FAC, 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 L5 FAC registered?

L5 FAC is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 May 2008.

Is L5 FAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L5 FAC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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