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LC08 UCG

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

171,690 mi
Last recorded171,690 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2022 171,690 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear arches corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2022 171,683 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Road wheel more than one fixing missing 1 bolt from each wheel missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear arches corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 165,150 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 159,110 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2020 159,110 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 152,880 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 147,809 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 139,894 miles

brake fluid level low

child seat fitted to rear unable to fully inspect adult belt

exhaust front flexible pipe starting to deteriorate

gear linkage stiff in operation

lower engine cover fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

removed obstructions from drivers view prior to test

Pass 17 Dec 2015 129,258 miles

lower engine cover fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

Fail 17 Dec 2015 129,258 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

lower engine cover fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

Pass 17 Dec 2014 117,386 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted to offside rear unable to fully inspect adult belt

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 12 Dec 2013 103,238 miles

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

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

child seat fitted to offside rear unable to fully inspect adult belt

Pass 17 Dec 2012 89,762 miles

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

Nail in NEARSIDE REAR Tyre.

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 78,717 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 69,314 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs are becoming grooved

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 UCG 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 80%.

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 UCG, 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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LC08 UCG is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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