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LR08 JWJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,248 mi
Last recorded90,248 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 JWJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 90,248 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 90,248 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 86,062 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 80,874 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 76,262 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))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 76,260 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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 16 Feb 2022 73,069 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 6 Feb 2021 69,091 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 69,090 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 62,685 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 53,291 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 44,896 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 44,896 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 44,213 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 41,483 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 39,173 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 35,087 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 30,114 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 26,633 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 21,499 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 JWJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JWJ, 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 JWJ registered?

LR08 JWJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is LR08 JWJ safe to buy?

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