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LV08 AUH

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

117,746 mi
Last recorded117,746 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 AUH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 117,746 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 113,550 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 109,778 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

brake pedal has slight play / slightly spongy

Pass 4 Jan 2023 106,160 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brake peddle feels spongy

Pass 11 Jan 2022 101,930 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 98,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm-2mm across (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 96,454 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 89,273 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 85,868 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 75,448 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 67,728 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 56,130 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 49,898 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 44,425 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 36,697 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 36,697 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 27,718 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 26,773 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 26,773 miles

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

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

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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LV08 AUH is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LV08 AUH, 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 AUH registered?

LV08 AUH is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for LV08 AUH shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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