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LD08 BCU

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,755 mi
Last recorded141,755 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 BCU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 141,755 miles

Coolant leak metal pipe across front of engine ()

Fail 9 Oct 2017 141,532 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak metal pipe across front of engine ()

Pass 20 Oct 2016 130,565 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 115,810 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 115,805 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 102,410 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cant get a clear view of inner pads on inspection ramp

engine light on

Pass 14 Jun 2013 86,547 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 68,307 miles

offside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 16 Jan 2012 63,037 miles

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)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 47,227 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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LD08 BCU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LD08 BCU, 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 LD08 BCU registered?

LD08 BCU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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