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2008 SAAB 9-3
General Information
- Registration LR08FWD
- Manufacturer SAAB
- Model 9-3
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1998cc
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- Expires 11 Jul 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
7 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 165,215 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
12 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 152,306 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
12 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 152,306 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
20 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 147,768 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear 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))
23 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 137,178 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2023 10 Jun 20263 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 126,789 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
5 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 125,906 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both just to standard (5.2.3 (e))
29 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 119,552 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear 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))
7 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 111,966 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2019 10 Jun 202616 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 112,677 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
21 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 106,553 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2018 10 Jun 202617 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 106,553 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
1 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 91,527 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 79,578 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2015 10 Jun 202630 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 79,465 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 59,717 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
21 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 42,427 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
21 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 42,427 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
25 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 22,096 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2012 10 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
LR08FWD was registered on 2008-03-04
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