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SC08 LKY

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

119,121 mi
Last recorded119,121 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 LKY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 119,121 miles

iml light on before 1/7 2008

Pass 27 Jun 2018 112,215 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 112,212 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 105,608 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 97,590 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 90,170 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 75,094 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 75,094 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape (flat spots on tread area )

Pass 6 Feb 2013 60,937 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 36,245 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 29,528 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 LKY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SC08 LKY, 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 SC08 LKY registered?

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

Is SC08 LKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC08 LKY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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