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LC58 UYJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

134,601 mi
Last recorded134,601 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2024 134,601 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 127,474 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 127,474 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 127,261 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 127,261 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 123,682 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 119,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing the 2mm marks (5.2.3 (e))

RUSTING TO UNDERNEATH

Pass 28 Jan 2020 118,110 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 118,110 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Pass 23 May 2019 109,460 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2019 109,459 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking Leaking from fuel filter housing area. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 91,828 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

near side rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge

unable to full check near side rear wheel bearing as brake is binding

Fail 2 Jul 2018 91,822 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

near side rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge

unable to full check near side rear wheel bearing as brake is binding

Pass 11 Jul 2017 75,888 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged Outer bead (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 75,887 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 61,590 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 61,590 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front control arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45 17 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 56,372 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 50,395 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 50,390 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 49,050 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 42,474 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 34,825 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 UYJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 UYJ, 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 UYJ registered?

LC58 UYJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 December 2008.

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