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LG58 CGE

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

133,795 mi
Last recorded133,795 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG58 CGE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 133,795 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 133,790 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 123,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and worn bald on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and worn bald on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 123,507 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and worn bald on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and worn bald on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 112,645 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt a cross the rear seat ()

Fail 10 Nov 2021 112,476 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))

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt a cross the rear seat ()

Pass 30 Nov 2020 103,552 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light both (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 103,499 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2020 103,494 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 98,315 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2019 98,313 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 92,790 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 92,788 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2017 86,392 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 79,751 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 73,283 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Oct 2013 65,430 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 65,430 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 59,502 miles

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

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

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

both wiper blades worn

Pass 2 Sep 2011 48,832 miles

Engine malfunction indicator light is on.

Fail 1 Sep 2011 48,768 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine malfunction indicator light is on.

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 CGE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 CGE, 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 CGE registered?

LG58 CGE is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 September 2008.

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