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LR08 OBV

2008 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

48,963 mi
Last recorded48,963 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto71,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 OBV
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 48,963 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2026 48,963 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 48,938 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam and aim not tested (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 46,495 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 43,755 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 42,259 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 42,254 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 40,180 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 38,906 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 38,417 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 35,042 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Slightly delaminating ()

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged slightly delaminating (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 31,816 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view lens discoloured (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 28,410 miles

Both front wipers show signs of deterioration.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens missing (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 23,967 miles

Offside wiper slightly deteriorated

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 20,601 miles

drivers door mirror DIM

Fail 12 Dec 2014 20,601 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

drivers door mirror DIM

Pass 17 Jun 2013 15,752 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 12,814 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 9,564 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto?

Based on 3,664 MOT tests across 271 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
6,544
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
271
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102
coil spring broken 96
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 63
position lamp(s) not working 56
coil spring incomplete 40
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LR08 OBV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 71,856 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 102 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LR08 OBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LR08 OBV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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