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LC08 BNA

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,874 mi
Last recorded105,874 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 105,874 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jun 2017 93,458 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Jun 2017 93,456 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jul 2016 82,952 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 75,496 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 75,496 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 68,269 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 68,262 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 59,966 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seats fitted to rear not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Pass 29 Jun 2012 52,941 miles

child seats fitted to rear not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Fail 29 Jun 2012 52,941 miles

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

child seats fitted to rear not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Pass 17 Jun 2011 46,157 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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LC08 BNA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BNA, 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 BNA registered?

LC08 BNA is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is LC08 BNA safe to buy?

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