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LC08 DJE

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

111,999 mi
Last recorded111,999 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 111,999 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and worn uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 107,232 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 103,449 miles

Coolant leak Around bleed screw on metal pipe. Badly corroded ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 100,140 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2023 100,126 miles

Fuel pipe leaking or filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 94,569 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 87,202 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 86,451 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 80,629 miles

No reading on smoke test

Pass 29 Mar 2018 77,847 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 72,979 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint upper limit of acceptable play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 65,743 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 57,499 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 51,544 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 40,828 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 31,506 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 26,506 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 DJE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 DJE, 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 DJE registered?

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

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