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LC08 BVK

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

153,057 mi
Last recorded153,057 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 153,057 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 140,583 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 128,570 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 111,300 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 93,240 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 76,558 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 59,079 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 43,986 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 43,984 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 31,374 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 21,066 miles

offside and nearside front tyres wearing close to wear indicators

rear brake pads wearing low

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 BVK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BVK, 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 BVK registered?

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

Is LC08 BVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC08 BVK shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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