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LC58 EFO

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

95,428 mi
Last recorded95,428 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2021 95,428 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 92,806 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 86,068 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 81,739 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 77,716 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 73,545 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 73,540 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 69,733 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 65,142 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 59,747 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 55,108 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 EFO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EFO, 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 EFO registered?

LC58 EFO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 December 2008.

Is LC58 EFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC58 EFO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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