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LC08 BVV

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,990 mi
Last recorded148,990 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 BVV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 148,990 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 148,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 134,416 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 134,416 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 115,227 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 100,353 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 93,391 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 87,642 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 83,304 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 59,727 miles

both rear tyres feathering inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2011 28,624 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 25,846 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 BVV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BVV, 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 BVV registered?

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

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