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LC08 DHL

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

122,713 mi
Last recorded122,713 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 DHL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 122,713 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 122,671 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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 8 Apr 2022 105,638 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 102,248 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 102,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 96,077 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 95,877 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 89,422 miles

Nearside Rear out off shape

Offside Rear out off shape

Pass 21 Jul 2017 83,011 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 82,540 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 82,540 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 77,317 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 69,618 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 63,670 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 56,208 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 48,485 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 47,291 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 DHL is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DHL, 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 DHL registered?

LC08 DHL is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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