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LG58 CFY

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

197,438 mi
Last recorded197,438 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 197,438 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Warning lamp indicating limited engine performance

Fail 30 Oct 2019 197,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Warning lamp indicating limited engine performance

Pass 10 Nov 2018 184,587 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2018 184,738 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 178,253 miles

Engine management light on

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Nov 2016 170,543 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 170,450 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre slight cracking in tread

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre slight cracking in tread

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 165,867 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 160,485 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 160,485 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 146,963 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 135,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 135,950 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 104,942 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 104,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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
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LG58 CFY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LG58 CFY registered?

LG58 CFY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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