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LC08 UDP

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

94,438 mi
Last recorded94,438 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 UDP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 94,438 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear subframe and all rear suspension components corroded/ rusty

Fail 30 Jul 2026 94,429 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear subframe and all rear suspension components corroded/ rusty

Pass 29 Jul 2025 92,897 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 91,919 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 91,094 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 91,094 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 89,657 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 88,608 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 88,608 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 87,748 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 86,501 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 84,530 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 76,052 miles

Offside Front washer jet provides limited fluid to windscreen

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs lipped on edges (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 69,382 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

covers over outer sills

engine covers and under tray fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2015 61,785 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 52,666 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 43,216 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 35,546 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 26,300 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 22,779 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 22,776 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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 UDP is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 UDP, 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 UDP registered?

LC08 UDP is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is LC08 UDP safe to buy?

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