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LD08 BCX

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

95,678 mi
Last recorded95,678 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 BCX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 95,678 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lamp damage

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2025 95,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lamp damage

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 91,723 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2024 91,723 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 87,617 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 82,489 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 82,299 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 82,243 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2021 77,782 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 72,959 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 72,959 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 68,872 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 64,338 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 59,638 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

offside raer light lens damaged

Pass 22 Jul 2016 54,578 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both rear indicators faded

Pass 16 Jul 2015 50,216 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres starting to perish

o/s wiper poor but clears sufficiant

Fail 11 Jul 2014 46,284 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 46,284 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 1 May 2013 41,288 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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both front tyre walls cut

Pass 4 Apr 2012 36,100 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

nearside front tyre is lightly perrished and has various cuts to tread

offside front tyre is lightly perrished and has various cuts to tread

Fail 4 Apr 2012 36,098 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

nearside front tyre is lightly perrished and has various cuts to tread

offside front tyre is lightly perrished and has various cuts to tread

Pass 19 Apr 2011 31,321 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 31,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 BCX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LD08 BCX, 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 BCX registered?

LD08 BCX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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