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LG08 LXN

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

90,825 mi
Last recorded90,825 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 LXN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 90,825 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2025 88,060 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2025 88,058 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 85,553 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 85,553 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2023 83,222 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 80,003 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 77,680 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 76,043 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 72,729 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 67,184 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 67,183 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 61,384 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 56,045 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 56,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 50,110 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 43,585 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 36,607 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 36,591 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 30,942 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

rear tyres starting to split

Pass 18 Feb 2011 24,949 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 LXN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc 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 LG08 LXN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LG08 LXN registered?

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

Is LG08 LXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG08 LXN 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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