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LC58 EEP

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

153,977 mi
Last recorded153,977 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC58 EEP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 153,977 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear at calipers (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 153,977 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking Filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear at calipers (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Steering lock not functioning Displayed in dash (7.3 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 147,156 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All4tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 147,155 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All4tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 140,497 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 140,497 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 134,390 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 128,866 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2017 128,866 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear fuel/filter/damp/fuel

Pass 12 Oct 2016 121,496 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 121,491 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 113,251 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 103,712 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 95,841 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 82,607 miles

Both front tyres are down to 3mm,

Offside front fog lamp lenze cracked,

Offside rear tyre has a screw in,

Stone chip in screen in zone A,

Pass 26 Oct 2011 54,123 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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LC58 EEP is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EEP, 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 LC58 EEP registered?

LC58 EEP is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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