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LC58 EJK

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

100,896 mi
Last recorded100,896 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC58 EJK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 100,896 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Hanger Missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Jul 2026 100,894 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Hanger Missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 93,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 88,960 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 88,375 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 2x Exhaust rubbers broke (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 88,353 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 2x Exhaust rubbers broke (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 87,008 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 85,009 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 84,995 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 84,134 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 81,936 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 80,602 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 78,075 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 74,523 miles

Front tyres worn on edges of tread

Slight wear in both inner steering rack joints

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 74,523 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front tyres worn on edges of tread

Slight wear in both inner steering rack joints

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 66,479 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 58,578 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 51,825 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 42,468 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 33,261 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 33,102 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 EJK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EJK, 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 EJK registered?

LC58 EJK is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 December 2008.

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