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L888 LJR

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,731 mi
Last recorded56,731 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL888 LJR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 56,731 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 53,472 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 49,100 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 42,664 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 38,458 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 31,326 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 31,326 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 27,144 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 27,144 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 24,690 miles

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

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 16 Mar 2018 22,784 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 21,281 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 21,281 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 19,603 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 18,066 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 18,021 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 15,794 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 13,466 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 11,997 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 10,118 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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L888 LJR is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L888 LJR, 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 L888 LJR registered?

L888 LJR is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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