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LC08 UAR

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

174,120 mi
Last recorded174,120 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 UAR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 174,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 170,571 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 170,571 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn At "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn At "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 164,901 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 148,354 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 137,434 miles

o/s/r d bush worn

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Pass 1 Jun 2018 123,071 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 106,510 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 106,510 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread depth & wearing inner & outer tread (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre wearing inner & outer tread

Pass 26 May 2016 91,187 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 91,186 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area (7.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2015 78,985 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 66,982 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on edges

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Fail 29 May 2014 66,980 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on edges

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 8 May 2013 53,139 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 41,182 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 26,905 miles

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)

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 UAR is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UAR, 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 UAR registered?

LC08 UAR is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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The MOT history for LC08 UAR shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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