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LC58 EEY

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

141,250 mi
Last recorded141,250 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 141,250 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 141,244 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 134,132 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 124,944 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 124,941 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 115,384 miles

both front tyre treads 3mm

Fail 12 Apr 2016 115,381 miles

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

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

both front tyre treads 3mm

Pass 13 Apr 2015 106,677 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 104,479 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 91,756 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 77,785 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 72,925 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 56,047 miles

chip in windscreen

o/s/r tyre worn on inner part of tyre tread

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 EEY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EEY, 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 EEY registered?

LC58 EEY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 November 2008.

Is LC58 EEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC58 EEY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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