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BG58 LPN

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

167,939 mi
Last recorded167,939 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 LPN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 167,939 miles

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

exhaust rusty

front & rear suspension components rusty

front and rear brake discs rusty

Pass 24 Jun 2021 167,751 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 167,716 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 161,961 miles

offside rear outer brake pad wearing thin

Pass 26 Feb 2018 132,229 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 21 Feb 2018 132,226 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

both front tyres wearing inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2017 97,531 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edge

front and rear brake discs out of shape

Fail 24 Feb 2017 97,527 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both front tyres wearing inner edge

front and rear brake discs out of shape

Pass 24 Feb 2016 63,384 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 38,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 38,820 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 30,339 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Dec 2012 20,789 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

O/s wiper blade split

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Oct 2011 11,950 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 11,950 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 LPN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BG58 LPN, 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 LPN registered?

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

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