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LC08 DMZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

150,466 mi
Last recorded150,466 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 DMZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 150,466 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2026 150,459 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 148,772 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 148,019 miles

Front bulk head corroded

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 146,707 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tie rod

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 145,559 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge jsut starting to wear. 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Both Rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 145,559 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge jsut starting to wear. 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Both Rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 143,698 miles

Corrosion to exhaust, coil springs and brake pipes

Slight play in Inner rack joints

Pass 27 Feb 2020 141,366 miles

Corrosion to underbody, suspension and brake pipes

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 126,935 miles

Corrosion to exhaust and brake pipes

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 111,017 miles

O/s/r tyre wearing on edges and uneven 225/45/17

Fail 20 Apr 2018 111,017 miles

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

O/s/r tyre wearing on edges and uneven 225/45/17

Pass 27 Apr 2017 95,450 miles

Both front tyres close to legal limit

Fail 27 Apr 2017 95,450 miles

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

Both front tyres close to legal limit

Pass 8 Apr 2016 81,529 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 60,489 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY PERRISHED ON TREAD OF TYRE

Pass 2 Apr 2015 60,489 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY PERRISHED ON TREAD OF TYRE

Fail 28 Nov 2014 55,445 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 55,445 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 44,701 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 28,105 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 19,146 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 10,927 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 DMZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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