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LC08 DHJ

2008 Saab 96

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

146,318 mi
Last recorded146,318 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 DHJ
MakeSaab
Model96
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 146,318 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))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 141,141 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 134,807 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2024 134,769 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced part of outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 128,850 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 128,849 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 122,141 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 116,970 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 112,920 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 112,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2019 106,532 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 98,676 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 89,908 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 81,085 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 71,446 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 65,038 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 59,238 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 46,602 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 36,499 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 96?

Based on 2,523 MOT tests across 307 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
449
Miles/Year
64
Year Lifespan
307
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 179
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 87
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 84
brake recording little or no effort 55
Stop lamp not working 52
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LC08 DHJ is a 2008 Saab 96 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

The most common reason a Saab 96 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 179 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC08 DHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 96 typically stays on UK roads for around 64 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 96 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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LC08 DHJ is a 2008 Saab 96, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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