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LC08 BTX

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,515 mi
Last recorded104,515 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 104,515 miles

Exhaust System Is Corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Wipers (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 104,515 miles

Exhaust System Is Corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Wipers (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 102,719 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Full Exhaust Is Corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 102,718 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting fractured Shock Absorber Mount (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Full Exhaust Is Corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Feb 2024 100,742 miles

headlamps glazed

Fail 19 Feb 2024 100,742 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

headlamps glazed

Pass 22 Feb 2023 97,389 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 94,146 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 91,244 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

oversills fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2020 89,654 miles

front tyres getting low

Pass 27 Feb 2019 85,678 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 81,597 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 77,591 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 77,591 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 73,592 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 64,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 52,773 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 43,043 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 43,043 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 32,485 miles

cut in near side front tyre outer sidewall

cut in near side rear tyre tread

near side front tyre worn down to 3mm

off side front tyre worn down to 3.5mm tread depth (legal limit 1.6mm)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 24,662 miles

Rear brake discs becoming rusty and pitted

Rear brakes dragging slightly

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 24,662 miles

Rear brake discs becoming rusty and pitted

Rear brakes dragging slightly

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 BTX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BTX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC08 BTX registered?

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

Is LC08 BTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC08 BTX shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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