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LC58 UXU

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

165,691 mi
Last recorded165,691 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2024 165,691 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

both front back plates rubbing

Pass 12 Oct 2023 149,276 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2023 149,276 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 143,730 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 140,334 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 136,830 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 132,369 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 126,080 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2017 126,077 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 118,955 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (rear suspension top arm) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 111,687 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2015 111,687 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 102,562 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 91,779 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 81,438 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 81,434 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 70,143 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 UXU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UXU, 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 UXU registered?

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

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