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LP08 AKF

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

172,080 mi
Last recorded172,080 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP08 AKF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 172,080 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 172,079 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 163,043 miles

EGR pipe has a slight leak of exhaust gasses

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all brakes (1.2.1 (e))

coolant pipe at front of engine corroding

Fail 8 Apr 2025 163,040 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

EGR pipe has a slight leak of exhaust gasses

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing not checked due to binding brake

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all brakes (1.2.1 (e))

coolant pipe at front of engine corroding

exhaust back box heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 9 Apr 2024 153,650 miles

Exhaust flexi section slight leak

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2023 145,941 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 133,769 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

drivers seat belt slow to retract

Fail 31 Mar 2022 133,764 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements logo/emblem inside minimum margin around registration number (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements logo/emblem inside minimum margin around registration number (0.1 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

drivers seat belt slow to retract

Pass 31 Mar 2021 123,988 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

brake fluid contaminated

Fail 26 Mar 2021 128,988 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

brake fluid contaminated

Pass 18 May 2020 115,139 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 103,682 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 94,165 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 93,735 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 83,238 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 83,238 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 79,521 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 76,530 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 70,561 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 56,406 miles

both rear tyres perishing slightly

Pass 29 Mar 2012 46,001 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 44,698 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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LP08 AKF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LP08 AKF, 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 LP08 AKF registered?

LP08 AKF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 August 2008.

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