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LC58 EHD

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,081 mi
Last recorded126,081 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 126,081 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 126,081 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 120,496 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 120,495 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2021 109,213 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 109,213 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 109,213 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 104,640 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear tyre stepping on inner edges

Fail 11 Mar 2020 104,640 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre stepping on inner edges

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 95,315 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 87,260 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 87,248 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 80,175 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 77,457 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 73,158 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 65,189 miles

offside rear tyre distorted on tread

Pass 26 Apr 2013 52,005 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 46,458 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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 EHD is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EHD, 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 EHD registered?

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

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