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LC08 UCA

2008 Saab 9-3

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

104,842 mi
Last recorded104,842 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 UCA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 104,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 98,537 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 96,529 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 85,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 75,188 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Top engine cover fitted ; Sill guards fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2020 67,088 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 67,088 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Osf Drop link boot split (upper) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 60,902 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 57,040 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 51,621 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 44,321 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 38,066 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 31,297 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside rear tyre wearing out of shape

Pass 17 Jun 2013 27,804 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 22,003 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 17,434 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 UCA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 UCA, 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 UCA registered?

LC08 UCA is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 June 2008.

Is LC08 UCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC08 UCA shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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