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LG58 CGY

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

140,398 mi
Last recorded140,398 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 140,398 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 129,891 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 116,733 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 99,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 99,650 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 85,370 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 81,621 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front tyre slightly out of shape

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Nearside both jacking point pads missing

Pass 3 Jul 2015 78,255 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 78,255 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 77,661 miles

Hi Level stop light missing

Fail 26 Sep 2014 77,661 miles

Hi Level stop light missing

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 67,169 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

high level stop light not fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Oct 2012 55,638 miles

both front tyres perishing in between tread pattern.

high level stop light not fitted at time of test.

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge (raised tread pattern) and small cut in outer sidewall.

offside rear brake pad starting to wear thin.

Fail 9 Oct 2012 55,638 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres perishing in between tread pattern.

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge (raised tread pattern) and small cut in outer sidewall.

offside rear brake pad starting to wear thin.

Pass 13 Oct 2011 43,748 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 CGY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black 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 CGY, 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 CGY registered?

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

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