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LC58 EFX

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

228,440 mi
Last recorded228,440 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 228,440 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 228,440 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 216,274 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 207,918 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 196,330 miles

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

covers & shields fitted

front coil springs corroded

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2017 185,833 miles

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

covers & shields fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2016 175,746 miles

both rear tyres wearing tyres on edges

Fail 21 Jan 2016 175,736 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing tyres on edges

Pass 19 Jan 2015 164,146 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 164,052 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 152,295 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 141,728 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 126,845 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 EFX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver 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 EFX, 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 EFX registered?

LC58 EFX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 December 2008.

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