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LC08 UBN

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,150 mi
Last recorded99,150 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 99,150 miles

windscreen has damage outside swept area

Fail 16 Oct 2019 99,150 miles

Fuel hose damaged hose going to high pressure fuel pump (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

windscreen has damage outside swept area

Pass 6 Apr 2018 99,114 miles

both front tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2017 98,291 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre AND WORN , AND SLIGHT DETERIORATION ()

both front tyres deteriorated

Fail 24 Apr 2017 98,291 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre AND WORN , AND SLIGHT DETERIORATION ()

both front tyres deteriorated

Pass 15 Apr 2016 91,621 miles

steering rack slight leak

Pass 20 Apr 2015 83,114 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 72,746 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 72,400 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 60,901 miles

both rear tyres split and perished

Pass 27 Apr 2012 49,886 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 37,240 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 UBN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UBN, 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 UBN registered?

LC08 UBN is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is LC08 UBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC08 UBN shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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