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CN58 LZJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

94,068 mi
Last recorded94,068 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN58 LZJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 94,068 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2025 89,865 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 89,832 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak joint after flexi (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low can not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire mounting fixings failed (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened previously undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 84,405 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 83,299 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 79,647 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 76,620 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 74,937 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 74,937 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 71,964 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 65,018 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 65,017 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 60,532 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 54,749 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 54,749 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 46,960 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 46,960 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 39,571 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2013 35,741 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 35,741 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 31,085 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 31,085 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 27,318 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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CN58 LZJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 CN58 LZJ, 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 CN58 LZJ registered?

CN58 LZJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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