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LC08 UCO

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

134,785 mi
Last recorded134,785 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 134,785 miles

No acceleration detected on emissions test.

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

Fail 7 Jun 2018 134,785 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Also wearing on the inside. (5.2.3 (h) (i))

No acceleration detected on emissions test.

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

Pass 15 May 2017 126,733 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2017 126,733 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect repositioned bulb (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 May 2016 117,660 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 117,649 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2015 108,599 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 96,423 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 79,699 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 79,693 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 65,287 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 65,287 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 52,613 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

front number plate damaged

offside rear disc rusty/scored

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 UCO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 UCO, 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 UCO registered?

LC08 UCO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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