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LT08 FAO

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

71,428 mi
Last recorded71,428 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 FAO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 71,428 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Outer pad 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2025 69,434 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 69,377 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 69,085 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 67,085 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 64,950 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 63,040 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 59,679 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 55,990 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 52,426 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 48,225 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 48,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 May 2015 42,809 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 25 Apr 2014 33,911 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 25,170 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 20,149 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 14,952 miles

front tyres worn

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 FAO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 FAO, 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 FAO registered?

LT08 FAO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is LT08 FAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT08 FAO shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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