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LC08 UAH

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

125,735 mi
Last recorded125,735 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2021 125,735 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2021 125,735 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 115,813 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 115,810 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 111,856 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 107,733 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 102,410 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 98,001 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 91,869 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 86,109 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 86,109 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 72,721 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

o/s/f tyre edges worn

Fail 25 Sep 2013 72,721 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 62,110 miles

Nearside Rear 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 17 May 2011 50,410 miles

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

Small cut in o/s/r tyre

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 UAH is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue 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 UAH, 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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LC08 UAH is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 May 2008.

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