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LG08 LXZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

123,366 mi
Last recorded123,366 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 LXZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 123,366 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2026 123,361 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2025 119,351 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 119,330 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 114,413 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nsr and osr upper shocker mounting brackets corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2024 114,381 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nsr and osr upper shocker mounting brackets corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2023 110,284 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 105,166 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 98,336 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 93,358 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 90,129 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 86,824 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre sidewall deteriorated/damaged

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 73,621 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 62,421 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm and sidewall perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 54,429 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)

Pass 29 May 2014 43,892 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 34,889 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 26,901 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 26,235 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 LXZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LXZ, 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 LXZ registered?

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

Is LG08 LXZ safe to buy?

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