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LR08 BLZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

231,677 mi
Last recorded231,677 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 BLZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 231,677 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper n/s and o/s strut mounts bush/bearing worn

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n/s and o/s also corroded (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 231,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked yellow chalk (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear and corroded (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

emissions were high to start with, has just met plate value limit

exhaust flexi pipe poor condition

front strut top mounts worn and noisy

rear subframe rusty

Pass 24 Mar 2025 219,089 miles

Exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

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

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 205,194 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 205,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2023 191,641 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 5 Apr 2023 191,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 1 Apr 2022 178,502 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front suspension top mount poor

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield slight insecure

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 178,499 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front suspension top mount poor

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield slight insecure

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 169,262 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 160,999 miles

Nearside Front top mount bearing poo when jacked up road spring slightly fouling chassis

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass deteriorating and slightly cloudy (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine oil slightly over max

Pass 18 Mar 2019 150,176 miles

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

Nearside Front top mount suspension bearing poor

Offside wing mirror glass deteriorating

Fail 18 Mar 2019 150,174 miles

Headlamp aim too low ns and os (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm perishing and distorted (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front top mount suspension bearing poor

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing and slightly distorted (5.2.3 (e))

Offside wing mirror glass deteriorating

Pass 29 Mar 2018 137,941 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2018 137,934 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 124,309 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 124,296 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 108,390 miles

Oil leak

Unable to obtain reading from DGA, suspect too clean

Pass 20 Mar 2015 92,860 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2014 77,387 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

emission too clean,unable to obtain reading

Fail 18 Mar 2014 77,342 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

emission too clean,unable to obtain reading

Pass 21 Mar 2013 60,106 miles

mist of fuel on fuel filter

emission too clean,unable to obtain reading

offside and nearside rear tyres perished

Pass 28 Mar 2012 43,611 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 30,752 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall deteriated

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

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

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 BLZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LR08 BLZ, 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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LR08 BLZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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