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LC08 TZY

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

130,880 mi
Last recorded130,880 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2020 130,880 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 110,058 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 99,555 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 99,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking FUEL FILTER (7.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 88,175 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 75,056 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 63,191 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 51,959 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 41,884 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 28,138 miles

Excessive Engine Oil

Pass 23 Nov 2011 26,386 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 21,273 miles

nearside front headlight not as bright as offside front

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 TZY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 TZY, 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 TZY registered?

LC08 TZY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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The MOT history for LC08 TZY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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