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LC08 DKX

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

181,004 mi
Last recorded181,004 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 181,004 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 177,952 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2021 177,952 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 168,217 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre feathering off on inner edge

hand brake lever has little reserve travel

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 19 Jun 2018 163,473 miles

rear exhaust corroded and leaking gases

Pass 22 Jun 2017 158,741 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 158,741 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint x2links (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 153,000 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 147,727 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 138,135 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 May 2014 138,024 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 126,820 miles

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

front brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre worn on outer and inner edges

n/s/r tyre worn on outer and inner edges and also cracks on sidewall

Pass 26 Apr 2012 110,252 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 85,576 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 DKX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black 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 DKX, 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 DKX registered?

LC08 DKX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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