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LC08 UBL

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

158,294 mi
Last recorded158,294 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 158,294 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 151,161 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2020 151,157 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Fail 17 Jul 2020 151,155 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 142,222 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2018 132,486 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel shock mount cracked (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 125,287 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel shock mount cracked (2.4.A.1b)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 125,287 miles

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

Offside 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)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel shock mount cracked (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Rear spring bump stop damaged

Pass 9 Apr 2016 115,169 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 104,720 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 99,193 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 91,586 miles

N/S/R tyre is worn unevenly on the inside of the tyre.

O/S/R tyre has cracking in the tread.

Pass 30 Mar 2012 77,650 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 66,329 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 66,329 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 UBL is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UBL, 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 UBL registered?

LC08 UBL is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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