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LC58 UWP

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,756 mi
Last recorded122,756 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC58 UWP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 122,756 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2020 122,756 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 115,356 miles

SRS warning lamp illuminated but extinguished during vehicle inspection

Pass 25 Jan 2018 104,608 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 91,592 miles

brake discs poor

nearside front anti roll bar link cover poor

Pass 21 Jan 2016 78,955 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 67,799 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 67,471 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs thin and lipped

nearside front tyre wearing low 215/55/16

Pass 4 Feb 2014 56,473 miles

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads wearing low

nearside cv boot poor

Fail 23 Jan 2013 41,915 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

slight lipps on front brake discs

Pass 23 Jan 2013 41,915 miles

slight lipps on front brake discs

Pass 2 Feb 2012 25,266 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 UWP is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UWP, 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 UWP registered?

LC58 UWP is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 December 2008.

Is LC58 UWP safe to buy?

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