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LS08 LCT

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

77,166 mi
Last recorded77,166 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 LCT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 77,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 75,228 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 72,814 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 70,230 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 66,985 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 66,976 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 64,548 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 61,482 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 61,478 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 57,753 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 53,307 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both sides front brake discs worn

both sides rear brake discs worn

n/s rear tyre has some sidewall damage

Pass 27 Mar 2017 48,822 miles

all brake discs worn

both sides front tyres worn on outside edges

n/s rear tyre has some sidewall damage

Pass 23 Mar 2016 43,963 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 43,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 39,194 miles

slight wear evident nearside and offside front brake discs

Fail 25 Mar 2014 34,170 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre low inner tread

offside front tyre low inner tread and worn close to cords on inner edge of tread

Pass 25 Mar 2014 34,170 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre low inner tread

offside front tyre low inner tread and worn close to cords on inner edge of tread

Pass 26 Mar 2013 28,903 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2013 28,903 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2012 23,790 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 18,323 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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LS08 LCT is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 LS08 LCT, 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 LS08 LCT registered?

LS08 LCT is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is LS08 LCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS08 LCT shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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