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LR08 FWJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

85,846 mi
Last recorded85,846 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 85,846 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 85,846 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 80,258 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 77,827 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 76,458 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 72,750 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 67,714 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 64,195 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 61,670 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 57,132 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on both inner and outer shoulder edges (not showing cords yet)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jul 2016 52,021 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 47,045 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2014 42,507 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2013 38,043 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both rear tyres have age cracking in tread pattern

nearside front tyre has cuts on outer sidewall and is wearing on inner edge (not showing ciords)

offside front tyre has age cracking in tread pattern

Pass 23 Apr 2012 32,078 miles

nearside rear tyre has several small cuts in outer sidewall (not showing cords)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 25,314 miles

Advise:front brake pads starting to get low

Advise:o/s/r tyre has a screw in it

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 FWJ 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 FWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR08 FWJ registered?

LR08 FWJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 April 2008.

Is LR08 FWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR08 FWJ 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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