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LC08 DHA

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

101,191 mi
Last recorded101,191 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 DHA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 101,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 94,823 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All corroding/pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine oil level close to minimum

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 94,823 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All corroding/pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine oil level close to minimum

Nearside Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 68,284 miles

Engine oil level close to minimum

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 59,335 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 55,183 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 55,183 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 51,745 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 48,407 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 43,813 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 39,821 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 35,051 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise engine warning light on.

advise handbrake travel high.

advise offside rear tyre badley perrished and split.

Pass 15 Mar 2013 29,008 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front tyres on 3mm.

advise front brake pads inner wearing low.

advise offside rear tyre perrished.

Fail 15 Mar 2013 29,008 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front tyres on 3mm.

advise front brake pads inner wearing low.

advise offside rear tyre perrished.

Pass 16 Mar 2012 22,751 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise nearside front wiper split.

advise offside rear tyre perrished.

advise rear brake discs corroded and pitted.

Pass 7 Mar 2011 15,240 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 DHA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey 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 DHA, 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 DHA registered?

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

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