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LC08 BKZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

124,960 mi
Last recorded124,960 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 BKZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 124,960 miles

steering stiff in places

Fail 22 Mar 2017 124,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

steering stiff in places

Pass 23 Mar 2016 115,327 miles

baby seat fitted unable to check all rear seat belts

Fail 23 Mar 2016 115,327 miles

Fuel system component leaking diesel filter area (7.2.3)

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

baby seat fitted unable to check all rear seat belts

Pass 13 Mar 2015 100,109 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2015 100,109 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2014 88,043 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 74,469 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 56,687 miles

both rear tyres cracked in treads

Fail 31 Mar 2012 56,564 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres cracked in treads

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 12 Mar 2011 37,595 miles

Nearside rear disc lightly scored.

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

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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LC08 BKZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LC08 BKZ, 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 LC08 BKZ registered?

LC08 BKZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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