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LR08 JWE

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

128,818 mi
Last recorded128,818 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 JWE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 128,818 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing top mount (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing top mount (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 122,537 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 117,285 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 112,097 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 107,003 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 105,656 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 105,656 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 101,057 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 94,579 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 81,617 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 73,186 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 67,148 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 57,383 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 56,221 miles

screen is chipped

Fail 3 Jun 2015 56,064 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

screen is chipped

Pass 1 Jul 2014 45,616 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 34,276 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 24,759 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 24,759 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 24,508 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 24,508 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2011 13,985 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 JWE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 JWE, 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 JWE registered?

LR08 JWE is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is LR08 JWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR08 JWE shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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