CarVerify

Free Car Check

LS08 BNL

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,456 mi
Last recorded78,456 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 BNL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 78,456 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Fogged slightly, o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s and N/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/s and N/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2026 78,432 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective O/s and N/s, slightly fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s and N/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/s and N/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 76,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 76,675 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 76,670 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 74,614 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 72,003 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

both rear tyre wearing on both edges & perishing

Pass 2 Apr 2019 69,392 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 69,385 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking fuel fitter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 66,862 miles

engine cover/undertray fitted

Fail 5 Apr 2018 66,862 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

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

engine cover/undertray fitted

nearside rear tyre cracked/perished

Pass 24 Mar 2017 64,481 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner side of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 61,821 miles

Both front valves perished

N/s/f tyre wearing unevenly - worn inner edge - slight flat spot

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 61,821 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front valves perished

N/s/f tyre wearing unevenly - worn inner edge - slight flat spot

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 58,900 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 52,473 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 49,234 miles

1. small chip zone b

2. front pads worn (inner pads quite low)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 45,757 miles

rear tyres starting to crack in tread

Pass 28 Mar 2012 39,023 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 29,383 miles

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

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LS08 BNL is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BNL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LS08 BNL?

You can check the full history of LS08 BNL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LS08 BNL registered?

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

Is LS08 BNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS08 BNL shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LS08 BNL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LS08 BNL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.