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LT08 EYJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Yellow Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,037 mi
Last recorded64,037 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 EYJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 64,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm and bald on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished .and 9 years old. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Door mirror glass has darker edges.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm and bald on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 61,144 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 58,086 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 55,145 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 55,145 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 52,246 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 52,235 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 50,151 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 48,559 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 46,280 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 46,280 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 40,917 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 40,917 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 36,021 miles

All four tyres have deep splits in the inside side walls

Fail 8 Jul 2016 36,021 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

All four tyres have deep splits in the inside side walls

Pass 15 Jul 2015 30,749 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 27,704 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 22,553 miles

both front tyres cracked

Pass 19 Jul 2012 18,981 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 13,926 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 13,926 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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LT08 EYJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Yellow 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 LT08 EYJ, 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 LT08 EYJ registered?

LT08 EYJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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