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LC58 EFB

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

118,746 mi
Last recorded118,746 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC58 EFB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 118,746 miles

rear brake backing plates corroded

rear subframe corroded

offside parking brake performance low

front subframe starting to corrode

headlamp images poor

nearside rear brake disc shows signs of getting hot

Pass 30 Apr 2025 115,606 miles

Front suspension and subframe corroded

Headlight lens started to fog up pattern still visible

Offside Front Bottom ball joint boot perished

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

Rear suspension and subframe corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2025 115,606 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Also slight play in link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front suspension and subframe corroded

Headlight lens started to fog up pattern still visible

Offside Front Bottom ball joint boot perished

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

Rear suspension and subframe corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2024 112,660 miles

both rear tyres are worn 3mm

exhaust corroded

front discs are worn

offside rear brake pads are worn

rear coil springs corroded

rear discs are worn

slight play in steering possible tie bars

Pass 13 Apr 2023 108,021 miles

exhaust corroded

rear coil springs corroded

slight play in steering

Pass 11 Apr 2022 102,720 miles

exhaust corroded

rear coil springs corroded

slight judder in rear brakes

slight play in steering

Pass 6 Apr 2021 98,079 miles

exhaust starting to corrode

rear coil springs starting to corrode

slight play in nearside front tie bar

Pass 26 Mar 2020 94,894 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 91,288 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 81,339 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 63,417 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 51,309 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 48,233 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 44,560 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 40,845 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)

rear seat belts not tested due to child seats fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2011 33,929 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 EFB is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 EFB, 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 EFB registered?

LC58 EFB is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 December 2008.

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