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FE58 LZA

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

127,695 mi
Last recorded127,695 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE58 LZA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 127,695 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BRAKE DISC RUN HOT ! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 127,695 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BRAKE DISC RUN HOT ! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 115,129 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged MISSING MIRROR GLASS ()

Offside Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FACE CORRODED/PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 115,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged MISSING MIRROR GLASS ()

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

Offside Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FACE CORRODED/PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 98,083 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 98,083 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 93,233 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 93,210 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 86,336 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 86,335 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 78,233 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 78,228 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 63,655 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 60,095 miles

Nearside Rear brake slight drag

Fail 4 Nov 2015 60,095 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake slight drag

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 53,244 miles

n.s.f. tyre low on pressure

Pass 7 Nov 2013 45,117 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 45,111 miles

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate is cracked

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

Rear heatsheild insecure

Pass 12 Sep 2012 32,614 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Sep 2012 32,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre perished and cracked

Pass 30 Sep 2011 21,918 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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FE58 LZA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FE58 LZA, 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 FE58 LZA registered?

FE58 LZA is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 September 2008.

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