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LC58 EHM

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

91,416 mi
Last recorded91,416 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 91,416 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body not fully secure wing (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Body not fully secure wing (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 91,415 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body not fully secure wing (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Body not fully secure wing (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 81,000 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 81,000 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 76,070 miles

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

under body surface corrosion

Pass 18 Feb 2021 70,558 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 70,498 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 70,484 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 70,482 miles

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2020 70,479 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases AT CAT (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2020 70,406 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 70,406 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 67,778 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing not checked, wheel binding

Fail 25 Jan 2019 67,778 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wheel bearing not checked, wheel binding

Pass 12 Jan 2018 64,328 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Jan 2017

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint split, requires attention shortly (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 53,761 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 53,761 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 48,401 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 48,401 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 42,601 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 36,223 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 31,240 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 EHM is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 EHM, 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 EHM registered?

LC58 EHM is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 November 2008.

Is LC58 EHM safe to buy?

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