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LC08 DFJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

164,489 mi
Last recorded164,489 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 164,489 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 164,477 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 162,106 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 157,962 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 157,039 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both inner cv boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear caliper retaining spring broken

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 153,571 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive unable to locate source (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs also worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 153,543 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive unable to locate source (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs also worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 150,351 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front. offside rear. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 150,351 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front. offside rear. (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 132,125 miles

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

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

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

parking brake efficiency only just met 17%

Pass 30 May 2015 129,420 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 127,647 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 13 May 2013 120,118 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)

Fail 13 May 2013 120,118 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 110,752 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 97,842 miles

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 DFJ 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 68.8%.

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 DFJ, 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 DFJ registered?

LC08 DFJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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