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LT08 EZM

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

180,058 mi
Last recorded180,058 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 EZM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 180,058 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 175,422 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 175,422 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 170,936 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 167,470 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 164,438 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 162,298 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 156,894 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 149,424 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 140,813 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 129,287 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers not allowing full inspection

Fail 27 May 2016 129,226 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Jun 2015 116,686 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 94,271 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 70,054 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 50,138 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 27,657 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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LT08 EZM is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LT08 EZM, 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 EZM registered?

LT08 EZM is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is LT08 EZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT08 EZM shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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