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LC08 BPO

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

125,915 mi
Last recorded125,915 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 BPO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 125,915 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 122,246 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe leaking exhaust gasses (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edges 225x45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edges 225x45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 118,414 miles

Coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 113,724 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 109,932 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Jan 2020 109,932 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 104,165 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 104,163 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 97,156 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 88,630 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack UJ slight wear (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 79,863 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 71,685 miles

nick out of nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Jan 2014 64,139 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 64,139 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 53,344 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 24,174 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 BPO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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The MOT history for LC08 BPO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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