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LG08 MDU

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,655 mi
Last recorded119,655 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 MDU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 119,655 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 113,269 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 106,605 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 105,020 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 105,020 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 102,854 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2021 102,854 miles

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 102,393 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 98,875 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 97,283 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Bumper damaged

Fail 5 May 2017 97,253 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Bumper damaged

Pass 5 May 2016 85,797 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 73,789 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 73,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2014 63,078 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 54,132 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 47,354 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 40,144 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 MDU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MDU, 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 MDU registered?

LG08 MDU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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