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LR08 FWF

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

45,243 mi
Last recorded45,243 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 FWF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 45,243 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 40,100 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 34,601 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 29,158 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 25,649 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 24,894 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread edge slightly disfigured

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread edge slightly disfigured

Fail 4 Feb 2021 24,894 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread edge slightly disfigured

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread edge slightly disfigured

Pass 30 Jan 2020 23,791 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight cracking between treads

Offside Front tyre slight wear to inner edges

Pass 15 Jan 2019 22,368 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 21,246 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 19,958 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 18,297 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 16,765 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 15,605 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 12,840 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 7,656 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 FWF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 FWF, 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 FWF registered?

LR08 FWF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is LR08 FWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR08 FWF 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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