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Y144 LJB

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

185,032 mi
Last recorded185,032 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY144 LJB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 185,032 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle mountings corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2024 173,013 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 163,024 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 161,290 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 159,661 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 158,994 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 157,554 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 1.6mm and stepping on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear reverse lamp nsr not working

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 154,819 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 154,819 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 150,244 miles

Front bumper covered in tape N/S/F

N/S/F Tyre worn on outer edge

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 150,244 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front bumper covered in tape N/S/F

N/S/F Tyre worn on outer edge

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 148,385 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim On inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges.225/45r17

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim On inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 10 Aug 2016 135,690 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 121,975 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 106,591 miles

slight leak from front exhaust flexy

Fail 22 Jul 2014 106,591 miles

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

slight leak from front exhaust flexy

Pass 9 Aug 2013 91,123 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner & outer edge's suggest tracking be done

Pass 10 Aug 2012 72,044 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 59,463 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)

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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Y144 LJB is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 Y144 LJB, 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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Y144 LJB is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 August 2008.

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