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LC58 UYU

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

93,423 mi
Last recorded93,423 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 93,423 miles

Parking brake lever has borderline excessive movement. Borderline fail.

Fail 27 Mar 2026 93,391 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has borderline excessive movement. Borderline fail.

Pass 27 Mar 2025 87,057 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 84,981 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 84,980 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 80,029 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 74,559 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2019 74,559 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 69,077 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 64,957 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 61,457 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 58,018 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 58,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 50,004 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 41,247 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 32,307 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2011 23,057 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 23,057 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 UYU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UYU, 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 UYU registered?

LC58 UYU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 December 2008.

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The MOT history for LC58 UYU shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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