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LC08 DFZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,990 mi
Last recorded119,990 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 DFZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 119,990 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 119,990 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 110,795 miles

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))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 110,791 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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 4 Sep 2023 106,013 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 99,169 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 89,156 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 82,543 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2020 82,543 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 75,148 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 66,445 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 54,979 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 35,445 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 34,928 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 33,660 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 33,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 32,562 miles

rear tyres cracking in tread 235/45/27w

Pass 15 Mar 2013 31,228 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 29,659 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 20,644 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 DFZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DFZ, 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 DFZ registered?

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

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