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LC08 DNU

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

82,484 mi
Last recorded82,484 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 DNU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 82,484 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 78,295 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 72,813 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2018 72,813 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 68,885 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 63,499 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 63,499 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' airfreasher (8.3.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 60,046 miles

slight windscreen damage

Fail 30 Jun 2015 60,031 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight windscreen damage

Pass 18 Jul 2014 57,397 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 54,034 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 54,032 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 44,241 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 44,239 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 33,621 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 22,262 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 22,262 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 DNU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DNU, 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 DNU registered?

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

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