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LC08 UAJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,276 mi
Last recorded181,276 miles
Recorded on27 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 May 2020 181,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Brake hose/caliper union (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Engine management light not working

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp broken

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 167,844 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 155,036 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 142,290 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 128,218 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 116,874 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 14 Mar 2015 116,874 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 96,383 miles

rear tyres badly mis-shapen

Pass 18 Mar 2013 73,074 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 58,501 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake disc's lipped

rear tyres perished

Fail 20 Apr 2011 42,893 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link arm

Pass 20 Apr 2011 42,893 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link arm

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 UAJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UAJ, 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 UAJ registered?

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

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