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LC08 BPZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

94,605 mi
Last recorded94,605 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 BPZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 94,605 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak at rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 91,787 miles

Offside Rear stop lamp bulb colour slightly pale

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking /perishing on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2024 90,046 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 90,044 miles

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both rear upper (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 88,979 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 80,805 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 78,334 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 73,890 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 70,970 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 67,151 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 63,575 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 57,152 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 46,515 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 40,286 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2014 35,071 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)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 31,834 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 31,581 miles

cuts in both ns tyre sidewalls

Pass 23 Feb 2012 29,989 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 21,558 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 BPZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 BPZ, 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 BPZ registered?

LC08 BPZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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