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LC08 BOH

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,625 mi
Last recorded129,625 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 BOH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2022 129,625 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 119,265 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2021 119,259 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 110,809 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 105,606 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2018 98,268 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 98,268 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2017 95,460 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 84,294 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 84,018 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 73,233 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 61,804 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)

Pass 24 Dec 2012 51,736 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jan 2012 42,699 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 40,567 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 BOH is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BOH, 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 BOH registered?

LC08 BOH is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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