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LC58 UWZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,018 mi
Last recorded101,018 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 101,018 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 96,667 miles

BOTH headlamp lens foggy

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

Nearside Front Seat belt doesnt fully retrack

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 92,684 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 92,684 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2023 89,572 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 83,880 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 72,883 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 71,937 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 71,926 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 68,503 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 67,258 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer edge on 3mm

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 11 Dec 2018 67,258 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre outer edge on 3mm

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 21 Dec 2017 62,757 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 56,272 miles

Front both tyres on approx 3mm

Pass 22 Dec 2015 49,710 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 49,709 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort caliper? (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 41,122 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 33,978 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 25,574 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 18,643 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 UWZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UWZ, 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 UWZ registered?

LC58 UWZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 December 2008.

Is LC58 UWZ safe to buy?

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