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BG58 LPY

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,132 mi
Last recorded103,132 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 LPY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 103,132 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside headlight slightly insecure

Pass 9 Sep 2024 99,080 miles

nearside headlamp slightly insecure

Fail 9 Sep 2024 99,080 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside headlamp slightly insecure

Pass 14 Aug 2023 95,496 miles

nearside headlamp slightly insecure

Pass 11 Jul 2022 93,671 miles

nearside headlamp slightly insecure

Fail 16 Jun 2022 93,649 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

nearside headlamp slightly insecure

Pass 21 Jun 2021 87,469 miles

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

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

nearside headlamp slightly insecure

Pass 25 Nov 2019 84,944 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 81,956 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 81,956 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2017 78,995 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 64,826 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn unevenly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 46,532 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 38,007 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 29,410 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 29,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 21,861 miles

Slight irregular tread wear to both rear tyres

Pass 22 Oct 2011 16,270 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 LPY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BG58 LPY, 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 LPY registered?

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

Is BG58 LPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG58 LPY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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