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LC08 BSV

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,866 mi
Last recorded64,866 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 64,866 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 64,866 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 57,409 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 54,595 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 54,594 miles

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2018 50,130 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 49,818 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 48,663 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 47,779 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 47,779 miles

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

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

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

Rear brakes are binding slightly.

Pass 3 Dec 2014 46,082 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 44,610 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 41,942 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 13 Dec 2011 40,010 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 37,639 miles

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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 BSV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black 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 BSV, 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 BSV registered?

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

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