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LC08 UAA

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

230,263 mi
Last recorded230,263 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 UAA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 230,263 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Both rear wheel arches corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All round tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 207,940 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both rear wheel arches starting to corrode

Pass 4 Sep 2023 189,875 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2022 176,320 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2021 157,788 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2020 144,205 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2019 124,409 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 110,233 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 110,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 99,247 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 99,246 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 96,145 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 83,960 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 66,951 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Smell of diesel under car at filter housing (no visable drips)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 55,095 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 43,983 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 34,962 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 31,774 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 UAA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 UAA, 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 UAA registered?

LC08 UAA is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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