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LC58 EHN

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,983 mi
Last recorded113,983 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 113,983 miles

ENGINE COVERS & UNDERTRAYS OBSCURING INSPECTION OF SOME ITEMS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXIBLE JOINT DETERIORATED - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 113,982 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

ENGINE COVERS & UNDERTRAYS OBSCURING INSPECTION OF SOME ITEMS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXIBLE JOINT DETERIORATED - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 97,429 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2018 97,429 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 92,511 miles

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

Rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 30 Nov 2017 92,493 miles

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

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

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

Rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 6 Dec 2016 89,074 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 89,074 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 82,868 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 78,918 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 76,831 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2013 73,214 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 22 Feb 2012 68,665 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 68,865 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 66,021 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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LC58 EHN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EHN, 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 EHN registered?

LC58 EHN is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 December 2008.

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