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BG58 LOJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Yellow Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

88,362 mi
Last recorded88,362 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 LOJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 88,362 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 87,726 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 86,674 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 85,858 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 84,289 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 83,253 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 79,013 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 78,050 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 76,776 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 76,746 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 76,746 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 72,597 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 63,756 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 58,888 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 52,735 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 38,270 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 25,267 miles

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

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

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 LOJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LOJ, 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 BG58 LOJ registered?

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

Is BG58 LOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG58 LOJ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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