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LM08 AZL

2008 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

100,517 mi
Last recorded100,517 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 AZL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 100,517 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively binding felt when turning by hand, brake pads worn more than the other side (1.2.1 (f))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear subframes corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 95,503 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 91,068 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 89,146 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 89,136 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 May 2022 84,759 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 81,343 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 81,343 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 80,610 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 78,873 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 78,873 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 73,227 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 66,646 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 27 Jun 2016 60,461 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 56,085 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 51,719 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 49,563 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 46,641 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 37,102 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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LM08 AZL is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel 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 LM08 AZL, 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 LM08 AZL registered?

LM08 AZL is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 June 2008.

Is LM08 AZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM08 AZL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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