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LR08 FXA

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

128,728 mi
Last recorded128,728 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 128,728 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 128,728 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 93,674 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 84,470 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 84,416 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 71,305 miles

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

driver seat belt retracting slowly

offside front tyre wearing on edges

under-trays fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2017 64,397 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 58,571 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 56,076 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014
Fail 20 Jun 2014

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 52,428 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 1 May 2012 43,609 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 32,686 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 FXA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 FXA, 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 FXA registered?

LR08 FXA is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is LR08 FXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR08 FXA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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