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LC08 UAL

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145,936 mi
Last recorded145,936 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 UAL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 145,936 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 145,934 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 119,868 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT WORN (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 119,866 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

REAR BRAKE LIGHT BULBS FADED

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT WORN (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 May 2017 102,293 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 102,293 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 79,538 miles

Nearside rear brake calliper damp

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

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

Fail 4 May 2016 79,538 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake calliper damp

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 72,313 miles

Front and rear brake pads starting to wear thin

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear low at 3MM

Offside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2MM (225/45R17)

Slight seep from nearside steering rack arm seal

Fail 23 Apr 2015 72,312 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front and rear brake pads starting to wear thin

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear low at 3MM

Offside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2MM (225/45R17)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Slight seep from nearside steering rack arm seal

Pass 19 Apr 2014 67,767 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2014 67,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 20 Apr 2013 63,829 miles

Offside rear tyre starting to wear low, 3MM edges (225/45R17)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 60,801 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 59,911 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 54,645 miles

o/s/r tyre has started to perish

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 UAL is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UAL, 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 UAL is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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