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LG58 CGU

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,760 mi
Last recorded76,760 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG58 CGU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 76,760 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides hub assemblies (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 74,588 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing shoulder cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing shoulder slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 71,593 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 69,013 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 66,220 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 66,215 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 63,803 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 61,660 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 61,651 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 57,628 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 54,392 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 54,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 50,589 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 48,325 miles

cut in tread o/s/f tyre

Fail 2 Feb 2016 48,292 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

cut in tread o/s/f tyre

Pass 6 Jan 2015 44,346 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 44,324 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 33,607 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 21,552 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 21,538 miles

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

damage to outter face of tyre and low tread

Pass 9 Jun 2011 8,574 miles

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 CGU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CGU, 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 CGU registered?

LG58 CGU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is LG58 CGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG58 CGU shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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