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LC08 DKV

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,787 mi
Last recorded93,787 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 DKV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 93,787 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 85,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres close to wear bars (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 76,868 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 70,220 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 61,168 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 52,153 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 52,153 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 44,239 miles

Engine very lumpy at idle.

Front brake imbalance of 25% max allowed is 25%.

Fail 20 Apr 2012 44,239 miles

Engine very lumpy at idle.

Front brake imbalance of 25% max allowed is 25%.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 33,387 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 DKV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DKV, 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 DKV registered?

LC08 DKV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 May 2008.

Is LC08 DKV safe to buy?

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