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LC08 DFU

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

131,393 mi
Last recorded131,393 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 131,393 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 127,901 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 123,767 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 117,746 miles

Nail in tyre n/s/r ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 102,238 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 92,341 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 74,044 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 54,063 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 54,063 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 41,880 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

windscreen wiper not parking correctly

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 DFU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DFU, 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 DFU registered?

LC08 DFU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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