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LT08 EZN

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,008 mi
Last recorded133,008 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 EZN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 133,008 miles

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive brake fluid leak from brake pipe connect to callipers both sides (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 126,465 miles

Central Front central washer jet not working

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play

Nearside Rear slight fuel leak at fuel filter

Pass 22 Aug 2024 116,950 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 116,950 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot clip loose allowing leak (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive slight leak from fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Body component slightly loose os plastic sill cover loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Body component slightly loose plastic sill cover loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 105,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive very slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 97,754 miles

Offside Rear Wheel buckled

Fail 1 Sep 2022 97,754 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel buckled

Pass 31 Aug 2021 89,657 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 82,836 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 82,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 75,430 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 75,429 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 66,354 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 65,013 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 62,144 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 55,491 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jan 2015 47,581 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Zero emissions at time of test.

Pass 30 Jan 2014 39,405 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2012 27,271 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 20,228 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 EZN 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 80%.

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 EZN, 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 EZN registered?

LT08 EZN is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 August 2008.

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