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LC08 BTO

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

100,560 mi
Last recorded100,560 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 BTO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 100,560 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2026 100,558 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 92,969 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2025 92,884 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 85,002 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 79,207 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 72,108 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pads worn

Front tyres worn

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 66,471 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 65,131 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 61,309 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Mar 2018 55,116 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 50,211 miles

Front tyres worn

Pass 21 Mar 2016 45,575 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 45,575 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 39,921 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 33,757 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 28,585 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 20,641 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 12,806 miles

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 BTO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BTO, 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 BTO registered?

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

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The MOT history for LC08 BTO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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