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LO08 ZBR

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

163,738 mi
Last recorded163,738 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 ZBR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 163,738 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 163,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 155,809 miles

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

suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2024 153,908 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 153,760 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 150,178 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 149,024 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 142,160 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Jun 2021 142,160 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 22545x17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jun 2020 139,939 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 129,891 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 129,891 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 118,868 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 108,754 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 98,121 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 85,776 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 85,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 71,841 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 57,652 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 44,095 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs starting to lip

Pass 20 Jun 2011 31,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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LO08 ZBR 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 76.2%.

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 LO08 ZBR, 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 LO08 ZBR registered?

LO08 ZBR is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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