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LG08 LXE

2008 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

121,102 mi
Last recorded121,102 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 LXE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 121,102 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 117,235 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

nsr brake binding slightly

Pass 7 Dec 2023 111,987 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 109,658 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 107,465 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES SWELLING (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 104,734 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

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

Front frame work corroded but not to excess , has had a repair

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 104,734 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

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

Front frame work corroded but not to excess , has had a repair

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Washer jet poor (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 98,684 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 97,680 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside 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))

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

near side front fog light damaged

tyre pressure monitoring warning light on

underside of vehicle showing signs of slight corrosion

Fail 7 May 2019 97,680 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

near side front fog light damaged

tyre pressure monitoring warning light on

underside of vehicle showing signs of slight corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2018 92,281 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

bonnet safety catch was seized but now lubricated and working

Fail 30 Apr 2018 92,281 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

bonnet safety catch was seized but now lubricated and working

Pass 5 May 2017 84,236 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 84,236 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 74,339 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 67,197 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 56,570 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 8 May 2013 43,477 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front tyre side wall slightly perished

off side front tyre sidewall slightly perished

off side rear seat belt slightly twisted

Fail 8 May 2013 43,477 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front tyre side wall slightly perished

off side front tyre sidewall slightly perished

off side rear seat belt slightly twisted

Pass 18 Apr 2012 25,939 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 25,522 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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LG08 LXE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel 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 LG08 LXE, 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 LG08 LXE registered?

LG08 LXE is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is LG08 LXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG08 LXE 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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