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LC08 DLV

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

67,693 mi
Last recorded67,693 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 DLV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 67,693 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 63,443 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 59,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2023 53,810 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 53,416 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 53,416 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Undertray likely to become detached metal cross piece under pastic cover insecure (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 52,200 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 52,200 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 51,630 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 51,630 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Front Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2020 51,279 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 51,279 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 May 2019 48,464 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 48,464 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 43,182 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 39,787 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Front tyre has nail in tread also tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 1 Jun 2016 36,082 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 36,080 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 31,884 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 29,215 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 23,265 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 23,265 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 19,626 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 DLV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver 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 DLV, 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 DLV registered?

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

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