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LK08 UWX

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,500 mi
Last recorded142,500 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK08 UWX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 142,500 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 133,572 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 126,568 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 122,659 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 9 May 2017 120,486 miles

Rear stepped wear to both rear tyres inner edges

Fail 9 May 2017 120,485 miles

Nearside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear stepped wear to both rear tyres inner edges

Pass 13 May 2016 111,147 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 111,147 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 100,719 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 100,716 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 85,784 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracking slightly and on 3mm

Pass 28 Aug 2013 70,618 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 55,155 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 39,719 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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LK08 UWX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LK08 UWX, 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 LK08 UWX registered?

LK08 UWX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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The MOT history for LK08 UWX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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