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LC08 UAZ

2008 Saab 9-3

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

152,217 mi
Last recorded152,217 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 UAZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2023 152,217 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 146,416 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Nov 2021 129,863 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 129,863 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 125,200 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyres damaged on outer sidewalls

Fail 4 Sep 2020 125,130 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyres damaged on outer sidewalls

Pass 9 Sep 2019 117,513 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Sep 2019 117,456 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Sep 2018 106,941 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2018 106,941 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 97,068 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear primary stop lamp not working but back up lamp working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 97,063 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear primary stop lamp not working but back up lamp working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 86,551 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 80,742 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2014 73,247 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 67,487 miles

nearside rear tyre out shape

Pass 20 Jul 2012 60,648 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 52,199 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 51,850 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 UAZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UAZ, 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 UAZ registered?

LC08 UAZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 May 2008.

Is LC08 UAZ safe to buy?

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