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LG58 CFX

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,461 mi
Last recorded126,461 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG58 CFX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 126,461 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 105,745 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2018 85,708 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2018 85,708 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 85,289 miles

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

Offside Rear upper suspension arm bush worn

Pass 1 Nov 2016 82,539 miles

front brake pads worn

play offside rear upper suspension arm bush

Fail 24 Oct 2016 82,539 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake pads worn

offside rear brake pad low

play offside rear upper suspension arm bush

Pass 8 Nov 2015 76,139 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2015 76,131 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 68,886 miles

offside rear tyre on limit

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 3 Nov 2014 68,886 miles

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

offside rear tyre on limit

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 1 Nov 2014 68,828 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 61,015 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 61,015 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 54,293 miles

both front tyres heavily worn on edges

Pass 1 Sep 2011 49,022 miles

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

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 CFX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CFX, 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 CFX registered?

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

Is LG58 CFX safe to buy?

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