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LC08 BVM

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,439 mi
Last recorded149,439 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 BVM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 149,439 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 144,634 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 134,864 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER SPOT LAMP DAMAGED

Fail 4 Jun 2018 134,689 miles

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

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER SPOT LAMP DAMAGED

Pass 8 Jun 2017 122,026 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 108,557 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm,cracked and perished (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres are worn on the outer shoulders

child seat fitted restricting the inspection of an adult seat belt

nsf tyre has damage to the outer wall but not to cords or structure

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 29 May 2015 100,099 miles

emissions too clean to read

o/s/r handbrake cable stretched slightly

Fail 20 May 2015 99,831 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

emissions too clean to read

Pass 31 May 2014 92,417 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 92,388 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 31 May 2013 83,120 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 83,098 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 May 2012 76,339 miles

possable fuel leak fuel pips damp but not dripping

Fail 2 Jun 2011 69,021 miles

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

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

o/s/f fog lamp damaged

Pass 2 Jun 2011 69,021 miles

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

o/s/f fog lamp damaged

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 BVM is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BVM, 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 BVM registered?

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

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