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LC08 YLB

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,351 mi
Last recorded93,351 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 YLB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 93,351 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 90,701 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2025 90,694 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 87,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2024 87,773 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 85,121 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 85,121 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 82,048 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 78,123 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 78,123 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235.45.17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2020 75,506 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 75,506 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 72,672 miles

engine cover fitted.

Pass 26 Jul 2018 68,720 miles

engine cover fitted.

Pass 27 Jul 2017 64,464 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread slightly uneven

Offside Rear tyre tread slightly uneven

Fail 27 Jul 2017 64,464 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread slightly uneven

Offside Rear tyre tread slightly uneven

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 May 2016 61,556 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2015 58,465 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 56,299 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 49,811 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 40,789 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 30,708 miles

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

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 YLB is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YLB, 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 YLB registered?

LC08 YLB is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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