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LC08 BNO

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

168,752 mi
Last recorded168,752 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2019 168,752 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 147,770 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 143,511 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres wearing low 2-3mm

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 22 Nov 2017 143,511 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres wearing low 2-3mm

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 25 Nov 2016 134,664 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 127,413 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 114,576 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 101,002 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 93,478 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers on sills

Pass 30 Nov 2011 85,158 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 85,158 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 68,736 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 BNO 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 83.3%.

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 LC08 BNO, 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 BNO registered?

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

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