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SC08 LKM

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,979 mi
Last recorded107,979 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 LKM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 107,979 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2020 107,979 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 103,406 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 98,703 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 93,928 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 89,085 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened has over heated slightly (3.5.1i)

exhaust flexi worn

Fail 16 Aug 2016 89,085 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened has over heated slightly (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust flexi worn

Pass 21 Aug 2015 84,041 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 84,039 miles

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

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 77,548 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 77,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2013 71,149 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2012 58,529 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 45,172 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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SC08 LKM is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey 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 SC08 LKM, 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 SC08 LKM registered?

SC08 LKM is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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