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LC08 BUF

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

38,548 mi
Last recorded38,548 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 BUF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 38,548 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 37,846 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 36,333 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 35,114 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 34,222 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 33,154 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 32,496 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 31,109 miles

Advise front number plate damaged and cracked.

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 29,836 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

NAIL IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CENTRE AROUND 3MM

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE INNER SIDE WALL SPLIT

Pass 19 Apr 2017 28,306 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL SPLIT

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE INNER SIDE WALL SPLIT

Pass 11 Apr 2016 27,092 miles

Advise front number plate damaged.

Advise nail in offside rear tyre.

Pass 18 Mar 2015 25,248 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 25,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 21,722 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2013 19,703 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 16,773 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 13,873 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 BUF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 BUF, 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 BUF registered?

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

Is LC08 BUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC08 BUF shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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