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LC08 DFD

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

181,991 mi
Last recorded181,991 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2024 181,991 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 181,024 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 171,926 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 152,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 152,709 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 149,742 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexible pipe (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under tray fitted, not allowing full inspection of testable items

Fail 2 Feb 2018 149,742 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexible pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under tray fitted, not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 27 Mar 2017 142,909 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 142,909 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Rear Fuel hose leaking filter (7.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 126,302 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 114,022 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 100,502 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 82,766 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 67,337 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 57,623 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 57,623 miles

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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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 DFD is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver 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 DFD, 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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LC08 DFD is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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