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LC08 BVR

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,118 mi
Last recorded154,118 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 154,118 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 152,156 miles

Brake disc,s allround have slight surface corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2017 152,152 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 150,095 miles

Both front brake disc,s slightly corroded and worn

Pass 28 Aug 2015 145,025 miles

both rear tyres wearing low nearside 2.5mm and offside 3.0mm

Fail 28 Aug 2015 145,025 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres wearing low nearside 2.5mm and offside 3.0mm

Pass 23 Jun 2011 55,649 miles

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

front and rear brake discs scored

Fail 23 Jun 2011 55,649 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs scored

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 BVR is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BVR, 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 BVR registered?

LC08 BVR is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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The MOT history for LC08 BVR shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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