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LG58 CDZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

207,113 mi
Last recorded207,113 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG58 CDZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 207,113 miles

Coolant leak ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 207,113 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 190,759 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 180,425 miles

Coolant leak Coolant pipe front of engine bay ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section worn (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front brake discs slightly corroded on the faces

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad, difficult to inspect (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish on the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2020 180,281 miles

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

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

Coolant leak Coolant pipe front of engine bay ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section worn (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front brake discs slightly corroded on the faces

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad, difficult to inspect (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish on the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 168,949 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and cords nearly showing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened unable to fully inspect due to undertray being fitted. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

unable to fully inspect rear brake pads.

x2 rear shock absorber top mountings corroded but still secure.

Fail 4 Sep 2019 168,949 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed chafing on spring and twisted. requires new hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and cords nearly showing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened unable to fully inspect due to undertray being fitted. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heatshield insecure

unable to fully inspect rear brake pads.

x2 rear shock absorber top mountings corroded but still secure.

Pass 29 Sep 2018 152,952 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 152,795 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

NSF tyre wearing on edges

Pass 8 Sep 2017 134,503 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 134,503 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 121,682 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 121,682 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 107,929 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2015 107,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 92,673 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 76,295 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 58,911 miles

o/side rear brake disc has corroded surface.

Pass 5 Sep 2011 41,152 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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LG58 CDZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LG58 CDZ, 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 CDZ registered?

LG58 CDZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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