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BG58 LRE

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

132,361 mi
Last recorded132,361 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 132,361 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 127,575 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside 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))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 119,507 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 111,921 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 104,028 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 90,025 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 72,648 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 60,463 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 56,911 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 53,559 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 50,984 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 50,944 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 45,330 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 42,320 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 LRE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 LRE, 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 LRE registered?

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

Is BG58 LRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG58 LRE shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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