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LC08 UCS

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

155,149 mi
Last recorded155,149 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 155,149 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2018 155,149 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 142,063 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 17 Jul 2017 141,946 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 11 Jul 2016 128,846 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 11 Jul 2016 128,846 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (7.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2015 118,071 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Fail 29 Jun 2015 118,071 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 14 Jul 2014 92,155 miles

wiper blades smeary

Fail 14 Jul 2014 92,155 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

wiper blades smeary

Fail 25 Jul 2013 67,346 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 25 Jul 2013 67,346 miles

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 25 Jan 2013 61,189 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2012 51,706 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 51,706 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 43,184 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 UCS is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 UCS, 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 UCS registered?

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

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