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LG08 MUN

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

64,375 mi
Last recorded64,375 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 MUN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 64,375 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 64,338 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2025 63,504 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 63,370 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 62,812 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 61,882 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 58,588 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 58,536 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 11 May 2015 51,292 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 47,055 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2014 47,053 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2013 42,822 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 27,488 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 MUN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 MUN, 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 MUN registered?

LG08 MUN is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is LG08 MUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG08 MUN shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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