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RK08 LCN

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,291 mi
Last recorded51,291 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 LCN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 51,291 miles

Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed bootlid (6.2.B.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 51,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewalls (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Rear Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position do not hold in position (6.4.1)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 49,005 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted

Fail 29 Aug 2015 49,005 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2014 47,769 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 47,763 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 42,898 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 34,083 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 27,556 miles

disabled driver controls fitted

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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RK08 LCN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RK08 LCN, 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 RK08 LCN registered?

RK08 LCN is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is RK08 LCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK08 LCN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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