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LR08 BKJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

154,000 mi
Last recorded154,000 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 BKJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 154,000 miles

Nearside Front bumper slightly damaged

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

vehicle underside + structure dry

Pass 18 May 2024 148,147 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Various ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 10 May 2024 147,942 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Various ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 138,913 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 138,910 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 133,148 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 128,543 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 123,243 miles

engine cover and tray.

sill covers.

slight seepage fuel filter area.

Pass 20 Apr 2019 109,346 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 100,262 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 90,600 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 90,600 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 82,743 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 74,888 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Apr 2015 74,884 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Apr 2014 67,962 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 60,411 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 53,829 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 53,577 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 40,842 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 40,842 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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LR08 BKJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black 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 LR08 BKJ, 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 LR08 BKJ registered?

LR08 BKJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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The MOT history for LR08 BKJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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