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LG58 CDE

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

158,251 mi
Last recorded158,251 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG58 CDE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 158,251 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 151,673 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 142,917 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 132,507 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 124,351 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 116,960 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre cut on outer wall but not down to cords

Pass 24 Jun 2014 108,698 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 100,028 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2013 99,949 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 92,048 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 81,811 miles

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

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 CDE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CDE, 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 CDE registered?

LG58 CDE is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 September 2008.

Is LG58 CDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG58 CDE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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