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LC08 BTV

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

148,484 mi
Last recorded148,484 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 BTV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 148,484 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Sock absorber mounting corroded/deteriorated

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 141,973 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper shock absorber mounting slightly corroded

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 133,475 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 125,296 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Mar 2022 119,553 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 114,146 miles

Offside Front door difficult to open

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

covers fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2021 114,145 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front door difficult to open

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2020 110,993 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 16 Feb 2019 104,753 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 95,919 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 83,690 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 79,603 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 71,474 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 71,474 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 62,872 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 62,872 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 54,937 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 47,661 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 40,055 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 40,055 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 36,389 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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 BTV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BTV, 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 BTV registered?

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

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