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LC58 EER

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

155,216 mi
Last recorded155,216 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC58 EER
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 155,216 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 148,972 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 145,941 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 145,941 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2023 145,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track control arm boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track control arm boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 141,748 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2022 141,716 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 134,741 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 127,982 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 121,262 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber top mounting bracket slightly corroded

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber top mounting bracket slightly corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2018 115,582 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 104,207 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 92,008 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Nov 2015 83,596 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2015 83,596 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre valves are perished

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres are worn on inside edges

Pass 19 Nov 2014 79,689 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 79,689 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 66,041 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 55,352 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 55,352 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2011 43,131 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 43,131 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 EER is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 EER, 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 EER registered?

LC58 EER is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 November 2008.

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