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LG58 CGO

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

131,019 mi
Last recorded131,019 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2021 131,019 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 126,513 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Heat Shield Insecure above back box

Pass 8 Nov 2019 122,847 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 122,847 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2018 116,661 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 116,661 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 109,993 miles

Under trays/body sill protectors fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2016 104,152 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 104,152 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 96,267 miles

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2014 89,354 miles

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

N/S/R Tyre Deteriorated

Pass 19 Nov 2013 81,858 miles

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

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

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

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

tread cracking on nearside rear tyre

Fail 15 Nov 2013 81,759 miles

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

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

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

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

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

tread cracking on nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Nov 2012 75,012 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 64,460 miles

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

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

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 CGO 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 73.3%.

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 CGO, 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 CGO registered?

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

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