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LM08 OYC

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,445 mi
Last recorded138,445 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 138,445 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Nov 2025 138,388 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 124,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 115,495 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 113,485 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 111,426 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 109,466 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2019 104,183 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 102,337 miles

NEARSIDE REAR JACKING PAD MISSING

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL SPLIT

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL SPLIT

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 102,333 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases PIPE/FLEXI (7.1.2)

NEARSIDE REAR JACKING PAD MISSING

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL SPLIT

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL SPLIT

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 100,953 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 98,712 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 98,712 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper banjo bolt leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 94,708 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 90,238 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 16 Apr 2014 90,235 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2013 85,556 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 85,556 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 78,345 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 67,773 miles

Both rear tyres are blocking on there inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2011 67,690 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Both rear tyres are blocking on there inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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 OYC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OYC, 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 OYC registered?

LM08 OYC is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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