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LC58 EEU

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

195,267 mi
Last recorded195,267 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2024 195,267 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2024 195,267 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 189,095 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 182,726 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 177,017 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 164,681 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 139,801 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven inner edge

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

Pass 18 May 2018 115,558 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 101,294 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Pass 11 May 2016 78,517 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both nearside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 68,469 miles

both front and nearside rear tyres getting low

offside rear lens cracked

Fail 9 Jun 2015 68,469 miles

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both front and nearside rear tyres getting low

offside rear lens cracked

Pass 28 May 2014 55,875 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres on 3mm

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 23 May 2014 55,821 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres on 3mm

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 30 Apr 2013 44,134 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 34,563 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 EEU 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 81.3%.

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 LC58 EEU, 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 EEU registered?

LC58 EEU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 November 2008.

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