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LM08 OXV

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

185,529 mi
Last recorded185,529 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 OXV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 185,529 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 185,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working Both sides (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Parking brake recording little effort

Pass 8 Jan 2025 175,500 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Nearside Rear Light unit insecure

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 175,458 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Nearside Rear Light unit insecure

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 164,361 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened signs of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jan 2024 164,361 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp shows instead of stop lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened signs of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 6 Jan 2023 155,799 miles

Both Rear shock absorber mountings corroding

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH WORN INNER & OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 155,799 miles

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

Both Rear shock absorber mountings corroding

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH WORN INNER & OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 148,719 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber mounting is corroding

Offside Rear shock absorber mounting is corroding

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip less than 40mm in zone 'B' (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 143,342 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone 'B' of the windscreen (in the middle) (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 143,342 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone 'B' of the windscreen (in the middle) (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 139,130 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 129,451 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 121,034 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 113,355 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 113,354 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 98,280 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

removed item from drivers view

Pass 30 Apr 2015 83,228 miles

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

Pass 27 May 2014 66,824 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 61,783 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 50,277 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 39,240 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 38,899 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 OXV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LM08 OXV, 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 LM08 OXV registered?

LM08 OXV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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The MOT history for LM08 OXV shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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