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LS08 SFN

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

140,010 mi
Last recorded140,010 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 140,010 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2025 140,006 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 138,767 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 136,654 miles

Central Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated modified bonnet release cable (3.1 (c))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 136,653 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated modified bonnet release cable (3.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 2015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 134,827 miles

Central Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to 1.6mm limit will soon need attention (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 133,720 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to 1.6mm limit will soon need attention (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake servo damaged but function not impaired servo vacuum pipe cracked, may soon need attention (1.1.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 128,200 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 128,200 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 125,492 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 122,604 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 121,977 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 116,125 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 114,392 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 109,250 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emission to clean for a reading

Pass 3 Dec 2013 102,549 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2012 94,622 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Dec 2011 84,816 miles

Minor stone chips to front screen

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 67,157 miles

Nearside side repeater lens missing.

Slight damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall.

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 SFN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SFN, 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 SFN registered?

LS08 SFN is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 April 2008.

Is LS08 SFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS08 SFN shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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