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FE58 LZR

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

104,418 mi
Last recorded104,418 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE58 LZR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 104,418 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 100,546 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 92,997 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 86,516 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 80,482 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 76,185 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 72,059 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 64,395 miles

both r tyres wearing on edges

Pass 31 Jul 2017 58,618 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 53,078 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2016 53,078 miles

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 49,467 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 5 Aug 2015 49,411 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 23 Jun 2015 48,475 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 46,048 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 46,048 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 41,375 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 36,595 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 30,011 miles

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

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

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 LZR is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FE58 LZR, 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 FE58 LZR registered?

FE58 LZR is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 September 2008.

Is FE58 LZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE58 LZR shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FE58 LZR have outstanding finance?

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