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LC08 UAT

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

189,289 mi
Last recorded189,289 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 UAT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2022 189,289 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 179,746 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 179,746 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 179,379 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 170,394 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2019 170,199 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 169,873 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 159,930 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside mirror defective

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 149,543 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 136,730 miles

oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2015 122,558 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 108,682 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2014 108,682 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2013 95,985 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 88,510 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)

Pass 5 May 2011 78,144 miles

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 UAT is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UAT, 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 UAT registered?

LC08 UAT is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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