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LC08 UEE

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

132,399 mi
Last recorded132,399 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 132,399 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front top strut bearing noise

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perished in tread 215-55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 132,223 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front top strut bearing noise

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perished in tread 215-55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 131,456 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Drivers buckle casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

EGR cooler gasket blown, allowing fumes into engine bay, and passenger compartment

Pass 23 Nov 2022 127,092 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 122,936 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 122,520 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 117,613 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 117,611 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 108,737 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 108,737 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 108,478 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 89,685 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

engine light on

Fail 17 Nov 2016 89,684 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 76,877 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 73,938 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 71,796 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

emissions too clean to achieve a reading

Pass 26 Apr 2011 64,152 miles

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 UEE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UEE, 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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LC08 UEE is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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