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LC58 UXO

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,464 mi
Last recorded108,464 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 108,464 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 104,416 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 104,416 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 98,796 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 92,444 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 87,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear and punctured

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

exhaust flexi damaged slightly

Fail 11 Feb 2016 87,108 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear and punctured

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

exhaust flexi damaged slightly

Pass 13 Feb 2015 81,495 miles

exhaust front flexi damaged

nearside front tyre has some sidewall damage

Fail 13 Feb 2015 81,495 miles

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both offside tyres have sidewall damage

exhaust front flexi damaged

front brake discs very worn and lipped

rear brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 3 Feb 2014 71,556 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 63,380 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 53,604 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 UXO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver 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 UXO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC58 UXO registered?

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

Is LC58 UXO safe to buy?

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