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L9 AOO

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

61,750 mi
Last recorded61,750 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 AOO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,790cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 61,750 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 61,706 miles

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended both (7.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 59,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 55,625 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 55,625 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 51,198 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 46,119 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 46,073 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Feb 2021 44,657 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 41,901 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 40,448 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 38,313 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 35,090 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 32,378 miles

nearside washer jet inop

rear tyres worn on inner edge

rear tyres worn on outer sidwall

Pass 27 Mar 2015 26,481 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged slightly

Fail 27 Mar 2015 26,481 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged slightly

Pass 20 Mar 2014 22,223 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 18,175 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 18,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2012 14,145 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 10,765 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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L9 AOO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 L9 AOO, 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 L9 AOO registered?

L9 AOO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is L9 AOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L9 AOO shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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