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LC08 DNN

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

93,696 mi
Last recorded93,696 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 DNN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 93,696 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 87,950 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 83,334 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 83,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225.45.17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225.45.17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2023 79,347 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 76,017 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge to2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rears cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 72,515 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 70,395 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 70,395 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 61,686 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 54,481 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 45,089 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 39,703 miles

Both rear tyre treads starting to show signs of cracking

Pass 4 Apr 2013 31,725 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 23,628 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 8,814 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 DNN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DNN, 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 DNN registered?

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

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