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LF06 OCT

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

79,943 mi
Last recorded79,943 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF06 OCT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 79,943 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 8 Jan 2025 72,020 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 71,401 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 68,265 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 65,767 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 62,478 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 59,999 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 59,997 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2019 57,252 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 54,428 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 50,871 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 48,252 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 48,250 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 44,674 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 40,804 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 38,443 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 36,290 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 33,962 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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LF06 OCT is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LF06 OCT, 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 LF06 OCT registered?

LF06 OCT is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 July 2008.

Is LF06 OCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF06 OCT shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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