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LC08 DLE

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

114,087 mi
Last recorded114,087 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 114,087 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 113,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened shock mount cracked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear spring bump stops missing

Fail 29 Oct 2024 113,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened shock mount cracked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear spring bump stops missing

Pass 16 Oct 2023 107,838 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 107,789 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 105,419 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 103,532 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 101,526 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 95,717 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 95,717 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 89,210 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2018 89,203 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 82,081 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 82,056 miles

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

fuel filter appears to be damp but not leaking

Pass 2 Apr 2016 72,288 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 58,806 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner or outer edges

Pass 16 Feb 2015 58,367 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 51,304 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2014 51,304 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke cracked (4.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 48,509 miles

report/advise o/s/f and n/s/r wheels out of shape also n/s/r wheel has had weld repair, noise from g/box/clutch.

Pass 13 Jul 2012 37,238 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 37,238 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 20,653 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 DLE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DLE, 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 DLE registered?

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

Is LC08 DLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC08 DLE shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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