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LG58 BZU

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

161,310 mi
Last recorded161,310 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG58 BZU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2023 161,310 miles

Corrosion starting under vehicle

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak but not excessive

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres (5.2.3 (e))

fuel cap outer cover missing but cap that seals is ok

Pass 4 Apr 2022 154,142 miles

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

Offside Front Inner door card insecure

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2022 154,135 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner door card insecure

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 149,885 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 149,885 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 140,438 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 140,438 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2018 123,292 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 109,450 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front brake discs worn

Offside rear tyre inner edge worn

Sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2015 98,260 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 86,851 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 86,851 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 73,074 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 62,638 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 50,136 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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LG58 BZU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LG58 BZU, 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 LG58 BZU registered?

LG58 BZU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 September 2008.

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