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LYN 4K

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

108,408 mi
Last recorded108,408 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYN 4K
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 30 Jan 2026 108,408 miles

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre Unrepairable position - 225/45/17 ()

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 106,777 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 105,599 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 103,913 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm tread 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 101,989 miles

Rear BOTH tyres @ 3mm inners 225/45/17

Pass 8 Jan 2021 100,068 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 96,176 miles

Rear tyres 3mm in places - BOTH

Pass 11 Jan 2019 86,668 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 77,536 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 68,451 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 58,231 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 48,444 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 38,718 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 29,038 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 21,173 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 18,484 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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LYN 4K is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LYN 4K, 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 LYN 4K registered?

LYN 4K is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is LYN 4K safe to buy?

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