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LD08 BCY

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,725 mi
Last recorded122,725 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 122,725 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 122,725 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 117,110 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 117,110 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 99,953 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 92,457 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 17 May 2016 84,226 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 69,431 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 58,860 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 51,569 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 40,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 40,245 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 29,876 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 BCY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BCY, 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 BCY registered?

LD08 BCY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is LD08 BCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD08 BCY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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