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L77 TWP

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

120,308 mi
Last recorded120,308 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL77 TWP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 120,308 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 13 Apr 2026 120,205 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 106,989 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 96,165 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 90,761 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 89,615 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 88,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder stepping, 235/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder stepping 235/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 87,673 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 85,665 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 82,109 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 82,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 71,072 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 62,063 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 54,026 miles

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

both front outer cv boot slightly leaking

Fail 24 Apr 2015 54,026 miles

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

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

both front outer cv boot slightly leaking

Pass 21 May 2014 48,032 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 40,878 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 34,759 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 27,887 miles

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

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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L77 TWP is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver 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 L77 TWP, 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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L77 TWP is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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