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SC08 LJY

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

201,056 mi
Last recorded201,056 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 LJY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2025 201,056 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2024 191,577 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 174,304 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 156,208 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 155,989 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 130,317 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 113,514 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 113,504 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 111,018 miles

Oil leak ()

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 111,007 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 108,585 miles

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 108,550 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 104,347 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 104,336 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 102,444 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 102,418 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2013 99,911 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 99,901 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 95,910 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 91,833 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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SC08 LJY 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 60%.

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 SC08 LJY, 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 SC08 LJY registered?

SC08 LJY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 June 2008.

Is SC08 LJY safe to buy?

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