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LC58 EFY

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,690 mi
Last recorded124,690 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 124,690 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Engine bay (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 124,690 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Engine bay (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 112,155 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 108,289 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 99,018 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 99,018 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 88,565 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2015 88,565 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 79,139 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 79,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 69,969 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 69,969 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 62,683 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 55,638 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 55,638 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 EFY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EFY, 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 EFY registered?

LC58 EFY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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