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LO08 ZCU

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

95,297 mi
Last recorded95,297 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 ZCU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 95,297 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 92,349 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 86,787 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 82,179 miles

nearside door mirror dim in operation

Pass 7 Jun 2022 75,631 miles

nearside door mirror glass dim in operation

Pass 15 Jun 2021 68,541 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 62,515 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 62,515 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 55,539 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside front wiper blade perishing

Pass 29 Jun 2018 40,299 miles

both front tyres wearing close to central tread wear bars

Pass 30 Jun 2017 28,146 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 24,078 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 21,763 miles

offside front tyre cut on outer sidewall no cords or ply exposed

Pass 27 Jun 2014 17,915 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 15,127 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 13,002 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 11,571 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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LO08 ZCU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LO08 ZCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LO08 ZCU registered?

LO08 ZCU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is LO08 ZCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO08 ZCU shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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