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LC08 BRF

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

178,891 mi
Last recorded178,891 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 BRF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 178,891 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 178,891 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 163,745 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 153,518 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 140,283 miles

Offside Front 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 16 Sep 2016 126,702 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 112,871 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

no emissions reading

Fail 21 Sep 2015 112,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

no emissions reading

Pass 19 Sep 2014 102,325 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

low emmisions output no reading detected 0.03 1/m

Pass 4 Oct 2013 88,749 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge close to limit

Pass 3 Oct 2012 71,266 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 44,757 miles

temporary repair n/s front spoiler

Fail 28 Mar 2011 44,757 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

temporary repair n/s front spoiler

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 BRF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BRF, 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 BRF registered?

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

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