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LG58 CEF

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

125,957 mi
Last recorded125,957 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 125,957 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 125,948 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2025 125,738 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 124,672 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 105,797 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 97,695 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 97,693 miles

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

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

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

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

near side outer brake light not working

Pass 8 Jan 2020 94,707 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 88,501 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 69,897 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 63,808 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 55,624 miles

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Fail 27 Nov 2015 55,613 miles

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

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

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Pass 5 Dec 2014 47,940 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 42,145 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 33,467 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissons to low to read

Pass 16 Nov 2011 24,159 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 23,657 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 23,657 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 CEF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CEF, 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 CEF registered?

LG58 CEF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 September 2008.

Is LG58 CEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG58 CEF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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