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L70 NOT

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,383 mi
Last recorded89,383 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL70 NOT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 89,383 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 87,881 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 85,276 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 84,466 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Dec 2021 81,548 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 77,568 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 67,678 miles

cover fitted under engine obscuring some components

Fail 21 Jun 2019 67,662 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

cover fitted under engine obscuring some components

Pass 20 Jun 2018 62,308 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components

emissions to clean to register

Pass 26 Jun 2017 56,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 51,867 miles

Front front brake pads look low

Pass 26 Jun 2015 42,464 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 35,440 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 35,440 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 30,192 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 25,027 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 21,304 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 21,304 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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L70 NOT is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel 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 L70 NOT, 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 L70 NOT registered?

L70 NOT is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is L70 NOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L70 NOT 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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