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LR08 FVZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,936 mi
Last recorded77,936 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 FVZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 18 Dec 2025 77,936 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Nearside + Offside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 77,872 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 77,226 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 77,016 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 76,095 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 75,626 miles

Nearside Front shock slightly corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2019 73,674 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 68,259 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 62,448 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 57,412 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)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 32,249 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 45,756 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 36,518 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 28,582 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 15,846 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 FVZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FVZ, 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 FVZ registered?

LR08 FVZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is LR08 FVZ safe to buy?

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