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LR08 FWM

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

156,989 mi
Last recorded156,989 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2024 156,989 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2024 156,989 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 152,338 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 145,883 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2022 145,880 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 138,767 miles

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

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

Rear window broken

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 138,767 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn near side and off side rear d bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

rear window broken

Pass 10 Jul 2020 128,635 miles

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

bonnet release lever faulty , stiff in operation

sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Jul 2020 128,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tread and 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

bonnet release lever faulty , stiff in operation

different sized tyes front to rear

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2019 115,342 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 114,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre stepped on inner edge 225/45 17

heavy oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2018 114,567 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre stepped on inner edge 225/45 17

heavy oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2017 103,295 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened SUGGEST REPLACED (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened SUGGEST REPLACED (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 103,289 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick DISCS POOR ? (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened SUGGEST REPLACED (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened SUGGEST REPLACED (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 92,761 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 92,746 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 80,147 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules FRONT AND REAR HOSES (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2015 80,147 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules FRONT AND REAR HOSES (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel pipe insecure PIPES FROM FRONT TO REAR (7.2.1)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 69,285 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 59,525 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 48,438 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 38,884 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 FWM is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FWM, 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 FWM registered?

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

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