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LR08 JWM

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,204 mi
Last recorded71,204 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 JWM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 71,204 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 68,862 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 66,424 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 63,604 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 62,438 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 61,776 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 Mar 2019 58,441 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 58,441 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 53,528 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 51,078 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outter edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 47,375 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 47,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 43,514 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 39,913 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 36,925 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 31,722 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 JWM is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 JWM, 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 JWM registered?

LR08 JWM is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is LR08 JWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR08 JWM shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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