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LC08 DJJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

167,906 mi
Last recorded167,906 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 DJJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 167,906 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 152,011 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Under tray loose

Fail 22 Jul 2019 152,011 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Under tray loose

Pass 22 Jun 2018 150,094 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 150,094 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 132,585 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jun 2017 132,585 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 115,676 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 105,332 miles

Both rear tyres feathering on shoulders

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/s/f wiper blsde smearing screen

Pass 17 Jul 2014 92,402 miles

Both rear tyres feathering on shoulders

Pass 29 Jul 2013 75,679 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 58,701 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 55,233 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 42,887 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 DJJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DJJ, 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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LC08 DJJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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