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LR08 BLK

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

57,069 mi
Last recorded57,069 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 BLK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 57,069 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 56,753 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 56,747 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 56,746 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 56,000 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 54,974 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 54,205 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 51,564 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 48,416 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 44,898 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 40,884 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 36,398 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 31,466 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 26,914 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 21,612 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 16,928 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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LR08 BLK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 BLK, 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 BLK registered?

LR08 BLK is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is LR08 BLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR08 BLK shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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