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LG58 CGK

2008 Saab 9-3

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

155,433 mi
Last recorded155,433 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG58 CGK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 155,433 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 155,433 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush top outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush top outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 146,968 miles

child seat fitted.seat belt not checked.

Fail 13 Oct 2016 146,968 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

child seat fitted.seat belt not checked.

Pass 10 Oct 2015 140,333 miles

child seat fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2015 140,333 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

child seat fitted

item remove from drivers view before test

Pass 28 Oct 2014 133,038 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 133,037 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 121,831 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 109,219 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 109,219 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2011 99,644 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE 2MM STEPPED ON INNER EDGES

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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 CGK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 CGK, 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

How do I check the history of LG58 CGK?

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What year was LG58 CGK registered?

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

Is LG58 CGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG58 CGK shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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