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LC08 UCL

2008 Saab 9-3

Green Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

151,847 mi
Last recorded151,847 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 UCL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 151,847 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both getting rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both getting rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Rear sub frame getting rusty

Fail 7 Mar 2023 151,841 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both getting rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both getting rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Rear sub frame getting rusty

Pass 4 Feb 2022 143,658 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 143,658 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 139,517 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake backplates corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2021 139,498 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective wont unwind (7.1.2 (e))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter drain (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake backplates corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2020 134,941 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seatbelts ()

Drivers door sticking when opening from outside

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 1 Mar 2019 125,551 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All rear ()

Offside Front door stiff to open

exhaust flexy starting to break up

Fail 22 Feb 2019 125,430 miles

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All rear ()

Offside Front door stiff to open

exhaust flexy starting to break up

Pass 27 Feb 2018 116,001 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2018 115,965 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 107,719 miles

O/S/F DOOR DIFFICULT TO OPEN FROM OUTSIDE

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

n/s wiper blade splitting

rear foglight warning light on but working

Pass 27 Feb 2016 99,219 miles

Exhaust flexy breaking up

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

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

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

Rear foglamp bulb failure light on

child seat fitted to n/s/r unable to perform seatbelt check

Fail 19 Feb 2016 99,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust flexy breaking up

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

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

Rear foglamp bulb failure light on

child seat fitted to n/s/r unable to perform seatbelt check

Pass 3 Feb 2015 90,385 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/S/F Door handle sticking.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 76,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 63,690 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 54,150 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 45,790 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 45,790 miles

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

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 UCL is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UCL, 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 UCL is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 May 2008.

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