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FE58 LZD

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

201,879 mi
Last recorded201,879 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE58 LZD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 201,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2025 201,878 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced both (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 183,191 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 168,679 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 157,573 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 157,573 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust system insecure box missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 135,307 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 135,307 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 110,676 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 90,345 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on inner edge

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 90,345 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on inner edge

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 89,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on inner edge

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 76,713 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 76,713 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 64,604 miles

Emissions too low to register

Nearside front tyre and both rear tyres have slight damage outer sidewall

Nearside wiper poor

Offside rear tyre unevenly worn inner shoulder

Fail 10 Sep 2014 64,581 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Emissions too low to register

Nearside front tyre and both rear tyres have slight damage outer sidewall

Nearside wiper poor

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear tyre unevenly worn inner shoulder

Pass 21 Sep 2013 51,773 miles

Emissions too low to register

Front inner brake pads wearing thin

Offside wiper deteriorated

Fail 14 Sep 2012 36,717 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2012 36,717 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2011 24,963 miles

Offside rear tyre has splits inner sidewall and tread

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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FE58 LZD is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LZD, 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 LZD registered?

FE58 LZD is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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