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LS08 BNJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

135,280 mi
Last recorded135,280 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 BNJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 135,280 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 130,596 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 126,676 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 126,676 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 126,599 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 115,275 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 102,015 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))

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 102,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 100,295 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 235/45r17 ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 39/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 39/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 94,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component At rack (2.1.5 (a))

Undertray loose

Pass 13 Mar 2019 87,901 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 87,901 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 78,706 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 72,417 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 72,298 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 64,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 60,278 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 60,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 49,606 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 41,774 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 12 Mar 2012 35,731 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 26,215 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 26,070 miles

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

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

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

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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LS08 BNJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LS08 BNJ, 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 LS08 BNJ registered?

LS08 BNJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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