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LC08 BVW

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

139,789 mi
Last recorded139,789 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 BVW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 139,789 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 137,368 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 135,424 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 135,424 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 123,498 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated NAIL IN UNREPAIRABLE AREA (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 132,497 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated NAIL IN UNREPAIRABLE AREA (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 128,365 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 26 Mar 2018 123,775 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Section (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 120,593 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 120,587 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 109,971 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 90,091 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 77,537 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 67,443 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 55,529 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2011 45,949 miles

Nearside 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 BVW is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BVW, 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 BVW registered?

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

Is LC08 BVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC08 BVW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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