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BG58 LPZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Yellow Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,085 mi
Last recorded138,085 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 LPZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 138,085 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 138,082 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 118,880 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 84,647 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar 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 7 May 2015 55,013 miles

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

front tyres cracking in tread

Pass 29 Oct 2014 51,912 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 51,912 miles

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 51,082 miles

front discs and pads wearing low

Pass 22 Oct 2012 42,940 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 42,940 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 31,927 miles

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

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

rear brake discs badly scored

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 LPZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BG58 LPZ, 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 LPZ registered?

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

Is BG58 LPZ safe to buy?

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