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LC58 UXK

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

169,300 mi
Last recorded169,300 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC58 UXK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 169,300 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 169,286 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 162,159 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 153,142 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 141,912 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 130,166 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 123,288 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 123,209 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 114,563 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 114,563 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 109,976 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/R tyre getting low on tread

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2014 101,298 miles

offside wiper worn

Fail 17 Mar 2014 101,298 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside wiper worn

Pass 8 Mar 2013 93,737 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 93,737 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 87,806 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 87,806 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 UXK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UXK, 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 UXK registered?

LC58 UXK is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 December 2008.

Is LC58 UXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC58 UXK shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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