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LV08 APK

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,359 mi
Last recorded136,359 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 APK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 136,359 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 136,359 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 127,111 miles

Both rear anti roll bar mounting bushes are worn

Offside Door mirror self tinting has failed and is near to a failure

Rear exhaust box heat shield is insecure

Fail 22 Oct 2024 127,083 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Both rear anti roll bar mounting bushes are worn

Offside Door mirror self tinting has failed and is near to a failure

Rear exhaust box heat shield is insecure

Pass 20 Oct 2023 120,210 miles

Brake servo outer casing is slightly corroded at base

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded At sub frame fixing OS (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both treads are cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Ns front lower trim panel is damaged

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stone chip in screen

Fail 19 Oct 2023 120,205 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working All - no pump noise heard (3.5 (a))

Brake servo outer casing is slightly corroded at base

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded At sub frame fixing OS (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both treads are cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamps are in poor condition

Ns front lower trim panel is damaged

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear heat shield is slightly loose at some of it's fixings

Stone chip in screen

Pass 25 Oct 2022 113,786 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both treads are cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Os front body damaged

Power steering pipe is corroded os front sub frame

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 113,781 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both treads are cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Os front body damaged

Power steering pipe is corroded os front sub frame

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Very corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 108,321 miles

Exhaust back box heatshield loose

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in treads and wearing low (3mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both, corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 108,317 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust back box heatshield loose

Fuel cap seal perishing

Headlamp lenses are in a poor condition

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in treads and wearing low (3mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both, corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 101,912 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

headlamps in poor condition

Pass 4 Nov 2019 96,205 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 88,552 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2018 88,552 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 79,917 miles

Rear tyres worn off on inner edges

Pass 15 Oct 2016 69,238 miles

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

Front tyres getting low

Offside Rear tyre worn off on inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2015 58,245 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 58,245 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 46,682 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre tread cracking

Pass 4 Nov 2013 36,044 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 24,797 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 24,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 12,481 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 9,937 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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LV08 APK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LV08 APK, 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 LV08 APK registered?

LV08 APK is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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