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LW08 NDC

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

93,534 mi
Last recorded93,534 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW08 NDC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 93,534 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 93,499 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2017 76,770 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 76,765 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 70,521 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 58,050 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 58,050 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 46,228 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 46,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 45,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 25 Jun 2013 38,718 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres wearing close to minimum 1.6mm on the edges

Fail 27 Jun 2012 31,503 miles

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

both rear tyres badly cracked inbetween tread pattern

Pass 27 Jun 2012 31,503 miles

both rear tyres badly cracked inbetween tread pattern

Pass 5 Jul 2011 24,216 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked inbetween tread not exposing cords

offside rear tyre cracked inbetween tread not exposing cords

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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LW08 NDC 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 64.3%.

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 LW08 NDC, 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 LW08 NDC registered?

LW08 NDC is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 July 2008.

Is LW08 NDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW08 NDC shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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