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LC08 UAE

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

145,946 mi
Last recorded145,946 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 UAE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 145,946 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 145,203 miles

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

both rear brake disc's slightly corroded

parking brake just met efficiency

slight hand brake travel

Pass 12 Dec 2022 137,754 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 129,711 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 129,694 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 124,871 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 114,699 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 110,114 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 110,114 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 93,712 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre starting to wear on inner edge and has a nail/screw in it

unable to gain access to test rear seat belts.seats folded flat

Fail 15 Sep 2016 93,712 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre starting to wear on inner edge and has a nail/screw in it

unable to gain access to test rear seat belts.seats folded flat

Pass 10 Apr 2015 80,764 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 71,401 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 71,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 64,059 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 57,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 45,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre puncture repaired

Fail 26 Apr 2011 45,402 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside tyre puncture repaired

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 UAE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UAE, 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 UAE registered?

LC08 UAE is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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