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LS08 BNK

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,725 mi
Last recorded161,725 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 BNK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 161,725 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 156,911 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 152,392 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 147,450 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2023 147,407 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 142,457 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 139,103 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 136,397 miles

Offside Front drivers door stiff to open

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 127,057 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 127,057 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front brake imbalance detected from front axle

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 118,411 miles

Nearside door mirror casing damaged

exhaust corroding/heat shield loose (still secure)

front discs corroding on inner surfaces

Fail 27 Apr 2018 118,411 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside door mirror casing damaged

exhaust corroding/heat shield loose (still secure)

front discs corroding on inner surfaces

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 27 Apr 2017 110,160 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking/perishing on outer edges

exhaust corroding

headlamp beam deflectors fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2017 110,160 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking/perishing on outer edges

exhaust corroding

headlamp beam deflectors fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2016 101,114 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 73,769 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 73,483 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 55,959 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 42,025 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 29,547 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 29,520 miles

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

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)

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 BNK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BNK, 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 BNK registered?

LS08 BNK is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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