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LC08 BTU

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

96,686 mi
Last recorded96,686 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 BTU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 96,686 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 93,419 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 91,198 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 91,198 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 87,992 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 85,176 miles

Offside and nearside front brake disc faces deteriorating.

Offside and nearside front inner brake pads worn close to limit.

Fail 23 Mar 2020 85,172 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Separation on inner wall and tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside and nearside front brake disc faces deteriorating.

Offside and nearside front inner brake pads worn close to limit.

Pass 28 Mar 2019 71,735 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 61,601 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 61,601 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 52,239 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 52,239 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 41,287 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 31,834 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 24,666 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 22,652 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 22,652 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 19,111 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2011 13,692 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 BTU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BTU, 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 BTU registered?

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

Is LC08 BTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC08 BTU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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