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LC08 UAF

2008 Saab 9-3

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

208,147 mi
Last recorded208,147 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 UAF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 208,147 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 208,147 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 183,831 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 183,831 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2019 149,349 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 149,349 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 147,362 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 136,687 miles

G/KNOB INSECURE

OSF WINDOW INOP

2 X O/SILLS PLASTICS ETC

2 X REAR TYRES IE'S=PODOT-MONITOR

225/45/17 X 4

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 15 Apr 2016 125,159 miles

225/45/17 X 4

ALL BRAKE DISCS & PADS WILL REQUIRE REPLACING VERY SOONV !!1-MONITOR

GEAR KNOB INSECURE

NSF W/BLADE POOR-PODOT-MONITOR

REAR W/BLADE TORN

SERVICE MESSAGE DISPLAYED ON DASH !!

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

VIBRATION THROUGH CLUTCH PEDAL??-MONITOR

Pass 29 Apr 2015 115,575 miles

2 X OUTER SILLS PLASTICS

225/45/17 X 4

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

SERVICE W/INDECATOR ILLUMINATED ON DASH

SPANNER SWYMBOL ON DASH

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2014 103,839 miles

***T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS***

2 X F/B/DISCS WORN-PODOT

225/45/17 X 4

NSR TYRE IE WORN-PODOT

O/SILLS PLASTICS

R-TAX EXPIRES=28/2/15

SERVICE MESSAGE ON DASH

Fail 30 Apr 2014 103,839 miles

***T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS***

2 X F/B/DISCS WORN-PODOT

225/45/17 X 4

NSR TYRE IE WORN-PODOT

O/SILLS PLASTICS

R-TAX EXPIRES=28/2/15

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

SERVICE MESSAGE ON DASH

Pass 27 Apr 2013 90,684 miles

225/45/17

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

OUTER SILLS PLASTIC COVERS

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

R-TAX EXPIRES=28/2/14

T/BELT & SERVICE??-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2012 77,325 miles

225/45/17 X 4

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

OSF TYRE=2.16mm

OUTER SILLS PLASTIC COVERS

R-TAX EXPIRES=31/8/12

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 28 Apr 2011 67,469 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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LC08 UAF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UAF, 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 UAF registered?

LC08 UAF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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