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LR08 JUU

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

110,989 mi
Last recorded110,989 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 JUU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 110,989 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2023 107,907 miles

under tray

Fail 7 Aug 2023 107,907 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe seal joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe seal joint (6.1.2 (a))

under tray

Pass 10 Aug 2022 105,108 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 105,108 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking tighten connection (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 102,450 miles

Front under trays fitted

Fail 9 Aug 2021 102,450 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid fill bottle (3.5 (a))

Front under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working fit bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working repeater lamp fit lamp (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 98,150 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 98,150 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working fill with water (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam fit bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam bulb fitted (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 89,804 miles

slight engine oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2019 89,804 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working fit bulb (4.2.1 (a))

slight engine oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2018 89,804 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity crack in lens (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Jun 2018 89,804 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity crack in lens (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working bulb fitted (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working bulb fitted (4.2.1 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 10 May 2017 81,564 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured both (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 10 May 2017 81,564 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured both (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 3 May 2016 75,097 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 75,097 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 64,775 miles

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

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 64,775 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 52,903 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 52,903 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Feb 2012 49,121 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 49,121 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 28,247 miles

both front tyres worn down to legal limit, (1.6mm in centre of tread)

rear brake pads wearing low

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 JUU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 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 JUU, 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 JUU registered?

LR08 JUU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is LR08 JUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR08 JUU shows 24 tests with a 54.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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