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LC08 UED

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

151,566 mi
Last recorded151,566 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 UED
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 151,566 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 139,026 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 133,321 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 126,574 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front starting to corrode (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 126,574 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front starting to corrode (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear heat shield insecure

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 121,285 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 112,805 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 107,919 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Nov 2017 99,935 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 99,932 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 92,742 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 92,742 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 81,848 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2015 74,023 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 60,404 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 51,322 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 43,493 miles

brake fluid below maximum

chips in windscreen

driver seat belt slightly frayed

engine oil level below maximum level

Pass 10 May 2011 36,219 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 UED is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 UED, 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 UED registered?

LC08 UED is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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