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LC58 UXH

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Dec 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

167,768 mi
Last recorded167,768 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 167,768 miles

Nearside Rear trailing arm front mounting bracket on limit of corrosion

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reverse light not working

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

both front to rear brake pipe joiners on limit of corrosion

both rear suspension trailing arm front bushes nearing limit of play / movement

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

rear suspension subframe on limit of corrosion in places

weep of power steering in and around rack area

Pass 13 Dec 2021 155,956 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear reverse light not working

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

both rear brake pipe joiners on limit of corrosion

both rear suspension trailing arm front bushes have slight play / movement

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

rear suspension subframe on limit of corrosion

slight weeping in and around power steering rack

Fail 8 Dec 2021 155,808 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear reverse light not working

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

both rear brake pipe joiners on limit of corrosion

both rear suspension trailing arm front bushes have slight play / movement

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

rear suspension subframe on limit of corrosion

slight weeping in and around power steering rack

Pass 21 Dec 2020 144,810 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axle heavily corroded

slight movement in steering wheel

Fail 18 Dec 2020 144,810 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear wheels slightly binding

rear axle heavily corroded

slight movement in steering wheel

Pass 6 Dec 2019 134,196 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 134,195 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 127,232 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear suspension front mounting bracket on limit of corrosion

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

some rear suspension components getting a bit corroded in places

Pass 1 Dec 2017 123,494 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

rear suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2017 123,491 miles

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

CAT section of exhaust cracking

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

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2016 116,265 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link lower ball joint

slight play in n/s/r inner anti roll bar bush

Pass 29 Dec 2015 103,725 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 23 Dec 2015 103,711 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2014 91,073 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Dec 2014 91,064 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2013 77,127 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 62,107 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 62,107 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 44,361 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 UXH is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 UXH, 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 UXH registered?

LC58 UXH is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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