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LG08 LXX

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,240 mi
Last recorded169,240 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 LXX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 169,240 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2026 168,954 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 143,627 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 143,624 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 131,473 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 129,613 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 126,777 miles

Front exhaust flexi section slight leak

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut

Surface corrosion on front brake discs

Surface corrosion on rear brake discs

Fail 13 Dec 2021 126,768 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 23 Jan 2021 124,791 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 115,462 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake Light Unit Damage But Not Showing White Light

Offside Front Drivers Seat Belt Slow To Retract

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear Pads Getting Low 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under Tray Fitted

Fail 26 Jul 2019 1,155 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both Front Tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Brake Light Unit Damage But Not Showing White Light

Offside Front Drivers Seat Belt Slow To Retract

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear Pads Getting Low 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under Tray Fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2018 93,062 miles

both rear tyres perished and worn on inner tread

Fail 27 Apr 2018 93,062 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres perished and worn on inner tread

Pass 23 Jun 2017 83,748 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

diesel misting around fuel filter

engine fault indicator is on

Pass 10 Jun 2016 69,852 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2015 61,495 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 45,040 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 28,623 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 16,448 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 12,099 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 LXX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LXX, 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 LXX registered?

LG08 LXX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 May 2008.

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