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LC08 UBX

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

158,728 mi
Last recorded158,728 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 158,728 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close!! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 139,658 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 ()

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 139,334 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 ()

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 128,777 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 128,777 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 124,803 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside rear tyre perished / cracked

Pass 15 Jun 2015 115,721 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 110,755 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 3 Jun 2013 106,660 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 99,120 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 85,260 miles

N/S/R Tyre stepped on inner edge

O/S Wiper split

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 UBX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 UBX, 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 UBX registered?

LC08 UBX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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The MOT history for LC08 UBX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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