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BG58 LOA

2008 Saab 9-3

Bronze Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

100,292 mi
Last recorded100,292 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 LOA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 100,292 miles

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

Underbody corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2024 97,785 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 94,370 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 92,904 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 92,872 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2021 86,982 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat nav mount ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 83,676 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 75,127 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 65,675 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 61,657 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 56,602 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 56,602 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 51,422 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 30,160 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 30,160 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 18,446 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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BG58 LOA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Bronze with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 BG58 LOA, 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 BG58 LOA registered?

BG58 LOA is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2008.

Is BG58 LOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG58 LOA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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