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LC58 EHS

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

165,739 mi
Last recorded165,739 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 165,739 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 151,464 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 151,464 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 138,413 miles

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

coolant pipe at front of engine is corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2014 138,413 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

coolant pipe at front of engine is corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2013 111,930 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 111,929 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions will have to be retested

Pass 2 Feb 2012 92,431 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 92,431 miles

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

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

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

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 EHS is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 EHS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC58 EHS registered?

LC58 EHS is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 November 2008.

Is LC58 EHS safe to buy?

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