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LG58 CEV

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

144,213 mi
Last recorded144,213 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG58 CEV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 144,213 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 143,452 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 142,916 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 142,020 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 140,581 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 138,895 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 135,665 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 130,988 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 126,167 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Nov 2016 118,405 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 108,280 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 98,226 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 98,226 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 89,617 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 75,116 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 67,773 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 64,903 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 CEV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 CEV, 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 CEV registered?

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

Is LG58 CEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG58 CEV shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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