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LC08 BOJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

72,794 mi
Last recorded72,794 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 BOJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 72,794 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Aug 2026 72,794 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached bracket smashed (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2025 67,034 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 67,030 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 59,955 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 53,209 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 47,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 40,035 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 35,272 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 24,130 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 22,377 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 21,699 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 21,098 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 21,021 miles

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 21,004 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 20,272 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 19,280 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 17,860 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 15,140 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 BOJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BOJ, 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 BOJ registered?

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

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