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LD08 BCZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

136,612 mi
Last recorded136,612 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 136,612 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 132,350 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 132,346 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2024 128,852 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 128,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. spare wheel space saver fitted to (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 124,822 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2023 124,811 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 108,294 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 108,286 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 98,875 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 92,863 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 88,977 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 79,865 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow from exhaust front flexi pipe... (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre scuffed on outter wall...

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner tread....

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 79,864 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre scuffed on outter wall...

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner tread....

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 74,286 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SLIGHT BLOW FROM FRONT FLEXI PIPE... (7.1.2)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 74,285 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER WALL SPLIT... (4.1.D.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SLIGHT BLOW FROM FRONT FLEXI PIPE... (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 67,312 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 60,084 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine man. light on the dashboard

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

O/S wiperblade rubber tearing off

Service light on the dashboard

Fail 19 Dec 2013 51,984 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 51,984 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 44,586 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 15 Aug 2011 26,878 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 BCZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BCZ, 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 BCZ registered?

LD08 BCZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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