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LC58 EHE

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

125,282 mi
Last recorded125,282 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC58 EHE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 125,282 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 125,272 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 119,489 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 119,440 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 115,828 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 105,876 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 105,866 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 91,007 miles

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 22 Feb 2021 80,172 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 73,399 miles

Offside front anti-bar link slight play.

Pass 21 Mar 2019 66,168 miles

Nearside rear spring corroded.

Pass 23 Jan 2018 54,878 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 46,864 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 44,571 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 40,036 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 36,366 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean to register

sills covered

unable to fully check hydraulic systems due to wet weather conditions

Pass 6 Feb 2013 28,332 miles

exhaust corroded

front discs worn

rear discs worn

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 3 Feb 2012 21,402 miles

exhaust corroded

front discs worn

rear tyre walls both damaged

rear tyres have some cuts

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 7 Feb 2011 14,207 miles

cut in o/s/f tyre side wall not exposing cords

damage to n/s/r tyre side wall not exposing cords

door sill covers fitted

rear discs slightly corroded

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 EHE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EHE, 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 EHE registered?

LC58 EHE is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 December 2008.

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The MOT history for LC58 EHE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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