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WV08 LKC

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,404 mi
Last recorded71,404 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 LKC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2023 71,404 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 64,832 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 59,217 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 54,194 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 49,526 miles

Offside Front fog lamp broken

Fail 28 Sep 2018 49,526 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp broken

Pass 15 Sep 2017 45,606 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 42,726 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 42,726 miles

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

Offside Front rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 40,286 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear o/s (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 40,286 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear o/s (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too low n/s and o/s (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 37,634 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Sep 2014 37,634 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper blades smearing

Fail 9 Sep 2013 34,918 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil leak from the oil filter

Pass 9 Sep 2013 34,918 miles

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

oil leak from the oil filter

Pass 19 Sep 2012 31,323 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 31,323 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 25,167 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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WV08 LKC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 WV08 LKC, 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 WV08 LKC registered?

WV08 LKC is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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