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LC58 EFA

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

208,694 mi
Last recorded208,694 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC58 EFA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 208,694 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroding (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 197,036 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 186,343 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 178,335 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 164,558 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 153,460 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 147,922 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Pass 6 Jul 2019 136,987 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 126,543 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 114,411 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 101,153 miles

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 23 Jul 2015 94,920 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 87,139 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 87,139 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 81,325 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 63,204 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 61,068 miles

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

sill covers & undertray fitted

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 EFA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 EFA, 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 EFA registered?

LC58 EFA is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 November 2008.

Is LC58 EFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC58 EFA shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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