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LC58 EJN

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

209,720 mi
Last recorded209,720 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 209,720 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 209,683 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Towbar component slightly damaged (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 192,637 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 185,254 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 185,254 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2019 184,632 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 176,590 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 176,413 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 166,995 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Dec 2016 164,023 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Nov 2015 153,410 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 153,410 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 139,961 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 125,795 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 108,575 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 96,664 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 EJN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EJN, 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 EJN registered?

LC58 EJN is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 December 2008.

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