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LM08 OYG

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,106 mi
Last recorded124,106 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 OYG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 124,106 miles

Age related corrosion

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack-end

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 118,876 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

all four brake discs surface corrosion,vehicle being stood

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 22 Jul 2025 118,876 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

all four brake discs surface corrosion,vehicle being stood

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 2 Aug 2024 115,769 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 111,939 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 108,364 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 3 Aug 2021 103,650 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 100,184 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 96,214 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 90,844 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 85,025 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 85,020 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 73,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/45X17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 73,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/45X17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 65,549 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

FLAT SPOT in the nearside rear tyre inner tread / near 1.6mm limit.

Pass 29 Jul 2014 55,186 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 55,184 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 42,809 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 42,812 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 42,809 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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 OYG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OYG, 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 OYG registered?

LM08 OYG is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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