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FE58 LZX

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,239 mi
Last recorded92,239 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE58 LZX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 92,239 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear n/s and o/s outer wheelarches corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2024 92,239 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear n/s and o/s outer wheelarches corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2023 88,832 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear wheelarches corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2022 85,719 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2021 81,684 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2021 81,684 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 77,909 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 72,522 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Oct 2019 72,522 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Sep 2018 65,718 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 65,717 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Pass 19 Sep 2017 60,128 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 60,127 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front and rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 53,875 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Sep 2015 47,660 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 41,480 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 35,610 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 29,122 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 29,122 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 24,674 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 LZX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LZX, 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 LZX registered?

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

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