MOT Status
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146,097 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pivot corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pivot corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)
Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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LC08 BSX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 BSX, 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 BSX registered?
LC08 BSX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.
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