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2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,438 mi
Last recorded116,438 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 116,438 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 carrier bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & offside inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 107,839 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 carrier bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Near steering rack/pump area (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also small cuts to inside sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 98,037 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 carrier bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & offside inner edge's (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 92,485 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside rear tyre inner edge slightly feathered

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 92,482 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing likely to break up ***Is broken up*** (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside rear tyre inner edge slightly feathered

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 81,787 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 72,623 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 72,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 63,909 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 60,812 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 55,671 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 43,816 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 32,742 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 21,905 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 CFU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CFU, 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 CFU registered?

LG58 CFU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 September 2008.

Is LG58 CFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG58 CFU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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