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LC58 EEN

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

146,342 mi
Last recorded146,342 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC58 EEN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2025 146,342 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 142,106 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 136,470 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Pass 12 Oct 2022 129,295 miles

Front subframe showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 10 Oct 2022 129,295 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Front subframe showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 21 Oct 2021 126,763 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 126,665 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 121,205 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 121,205 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 117,013 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold on inner edge + tyre is out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 101,306 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2017 79,635 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 65,758 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak

slight cut to nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

Pass 18 May 2015 49,652 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 49,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 44,070 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 35,923 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 26,425 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 18,531 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 18,531 miles

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

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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LC58 EEN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol 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 LC58 EEN, 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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LC58 EEN is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 November 2008.

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