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LR08 FWY

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

94,091 mi
Last recorded94,091 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 FWY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 94,091 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Oct 2024 88,178 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 81,936 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 81,004 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Slight play o/s track rod inner joint

Pass 30 Jun 2021 76,197 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 71,079 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 63,943 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 54,348 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 54,347 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 44,704 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 44,704 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 35,437 miles

Non obligatory mirror deteriorated

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 24,946 miles

no smoke detected from smokemeter

Pass 23 Apr 2014 22,443 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 18,908 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 15,059 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 11,079 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 FWY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FWY, 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 FWY registered?

LR08 FWY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is LR08 FWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR08 FWY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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