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L88 RWA

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

82,201 mi
Last recorded82,201 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL88 RWA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 82,201 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

advise exhaust system corrosion front to rear

advise front subframe surface corrosion

advise nearside and offside rear tyres tread stepping slightly

advise rear subframe and suspension components corrosion

Fail 18 Jun 2026 82,162 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

advise exhaust system corrosion front to rear

advise front subframe surface corrosion

advise nearside and offside rear tyres tread stepping slightly

advise rear subframe and suspension components corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2025 80,938 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 78,782 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 76,253 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 72,840 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 70,754 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 69,820 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 67,699 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 64,871 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 61,427 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 56,734 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 51,780 miles

front tyres slightly low

Fail 12 Jun 2015 51,722 miles

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

front tyres slightly low

Pass 4 Jun 2014 46,401 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 39,922 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 34,715 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 34,715 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 29,753 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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L88 RWA 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 L88 RWA, 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 L88 RWA registered?

L88 RWA is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 October 2008.

Is L88 RWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L88 RWA 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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