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LS08 SFJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Green Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,950 mi
Last recorded131,950 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 SFJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 131,950 miles

Fuel filter housing damp

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 119,842 miles

EML pre july 2008

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 119,784 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

EML pre july 2008

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 108,696 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 100,507 miles

Offside Front 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 15 Jul 2021 98,078 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 98,078 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 94,184 miles

Intermittent fault on steering lock warning light

Fail 3 Jul 2020 94,184 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Intermittent fault on steering lock warning light

Fail 15 Jun 2020 94,183 miles

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

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

intermitant fault on steering lock warning light

Pass 24 Apr 2019 90,632 miles

covers fitted unable t check items

Fail 23 Apr 2019 90,632 miles

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

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

covers fitted unable t check items

Pass 17 May 2018 86,231 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 83,082 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2016 78,515 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 May 2016 78,515 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 May 2015 71,385 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 16 May 2014 64,182 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 57,823 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 53,284 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 45,490 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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LS08 SFJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,910cc diesel 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 SFJ, 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 SFJ registered?

LS08 SFJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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