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LC08 DNO

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

129,761 mi
Last recorded129,761 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 129,761 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2024 126,075 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Upper both sides, shock casing corroded

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 122,638 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Front both shock absorbers corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2023 119,663 miles

Front Lower Hydraulic leak, but not excessive undertray cover in hydraulic fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 115,229 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 112,493 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 112,486 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 102,562 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 92,925 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 92,925 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 85,996 miles

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

covers fitted

Fail 19 Jul 2017 85,995 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front tyre is on 3mm

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

covers fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2016 77,882 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front tyre getting low

Offside Front tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 17 Jul 2015 71,863 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

nearside rear tyre is on 3mm

Pass 22 Jul 2014 67,197 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light is on

nearside front tyre is on 3mm and has a small cut on the inner sidewall

offside front tyre has a small cut on the inner sidewall

Fail 22 Jul 2014 67,197 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light is on

nearside front tyre is on 3mm and has a small cut on the inner sidewall

offside front tyre has a small cut on the inner sidewall

Pass 1 Aug 2013 62,909 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 50,734 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 40,180 miles

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

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 DNO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 DNO, 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 DNO registered?

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

Is LC08 DNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC08 DNO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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