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LC08 DLF

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

175,286 mi
Last recorded175,286 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 175,286 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 175,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 161,532 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 156,407 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 154,009 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 151,139 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 145,345 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 145,345 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 133,420 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 133,330 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 124,089 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 110,505 miles

brake servo pipe repaired

Fail 26 Mar 2013 110,490 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 99,955 miles

front tyres worn centre

Pass 23 Mar 2011 78,464 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight cut in o/s/r tyrewall but not exposing cords

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 DLF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DLF, 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 DLF registered?

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

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