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MD08 LFA

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

161,334 mi
Last recorded161,334 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD08 LFA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 161,334 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 153,291 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 142,999 miles

DISK BACK PLATES CORRODED

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SLIGHT BLOW EGR PIPE UNDER BONNET (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 142,980 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

DISK BACK PLATES CORRODED

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 138,503 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 129,652 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 129,652 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 126,087 miles

Slight exhaust leak from flexible joint

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

Fail 6 Jul 2018 126,087 miles

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Slight exhaust leak from flexible joint

Pass 24 Jul 2017 118,999 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

PAS rack damp

Slight play in front suspension arm bushes

Fail 24 Jul 2017 118,999 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

PAS rack damp

Slight play in front suspension arm bushes

Fail 24 Jul 2017 118,998 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

PAS rack damp

Slight play in front suspension arm bushes

Pass 28 Jul 2016 104,610 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside rear tyre scrubbed

Fail 27 Jul 2016 104,610 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear tyre scrubbed

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 90,935 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2014 77,310 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 77,310 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 66,469 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inside edge (around 2.0mm)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 66,469 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inside edge (around 2.0mm)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 57,213 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 46,665 miles

O.S.F tyre has cut in sidewall but it is not deep enough to reach the cords

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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MD08 LFA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MD08 LFA, 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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MD08 LFA is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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