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LC08 UCM

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

171,400 mi
Last recorded171,400 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2019 171,400 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 151,031 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 141,455 miles

PLASTIC COVERS FITTED

Pass 26 Nov 2015 141,349 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNERWALL CRACKING (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 127,067 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2014 117,116 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 117,103 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic covers fitted over sills

Pass 15 Jan 2013 105,152 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2012 91,179 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 84,062 miles

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

THE NEAR SIDE FRONT TYER HAS PIECE MISSING AT THE RIM NOT DANGEROUS NO CORDS SHOWING

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 UCM is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 UCM, 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 UCM registered?

LC08 UCM is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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