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OE08 LNK

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,981 mi
Last recorded149,981 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 LNK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 149,981 miles

Exhaust mounting defective dpf mounts split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

bonnet release sticking

emissions plate unreadable

front wipers smear windscreen

rear exhaust heat shield loose

windscreen chipped

Fail 30 Sep 2025 149,980 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective dpf mounts split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

bonnet release sticking

emissions plate unreadable

front wipers smear windscreen

rear exhaust heat shield loose

windscreen chipped

Pass 26 Sep 2024 143,557 miles

Mil lamp on, non testable item as pre 01/07/2008 vehicle

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

Fail 20 Sep 2024 143,557 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Mil lamp on, non testable item as pre 01/07/2008 vehicle

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 134,749 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 125,041 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 115,129 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2021 115,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 110,785 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 108,276 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 108,273 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 105,516 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 102,249 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 102,249 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 95,169 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 88,399 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 81,459 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 73,902 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 66,236 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)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 58,729 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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OE08 LNK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OE08 LNK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE08 LNK registered?

OE08 LNK is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 June 2008.

Is OE08 LNK safe to buy?

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