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L90 COO

2008 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

81,548 mi
Last recorded81,548 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL90 COO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 81,548 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 74,163 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 67,191 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 67,191 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 59,372 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 52,731 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 52,690 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 45,000 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 34,059 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 26,341 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 24,000 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 19,031 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 16,025 miles

front tyres low on tread

Pass 20 Jun 2014 10,285 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 8,804 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 1 Jun 2012 8,387 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 6,536 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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L90 COO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 2,792cc 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 L90 COO, 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 L90 COO registered?

L90 COO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 June 2008.

Is L90 COO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L90 COO 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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