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LG58 CJJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

127,091 mi
Last recorded127,091 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG58 CJJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 127,091 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 108,382 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2019 108,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 94,776 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 94,772 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 90,177 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 83,019 miles

Rear tyres have minor cuts to inner wall but do not expose cords.

Fail 22 Oct 2016 83,019 miles

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

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

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

Rear tyres have minor cuts to inner wall but do not expose cords.

Pass 16 Oct 2015 74,710 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 74,709 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 72,278 miles

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

nearside front tyre inner sidewall split

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Oct 2014 72,203 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front tyre inner sidewall split

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Oct 2013 54,786 miles

Emissions to clean to register

Front discs worn

Front pads low

OSR tyre slightly perished

Fail 25 Oct 2013 54,786 miles

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

Emissions to clean to register

Front discs worn

Front pads low

OSR tyre slightly perished

Pass 15 Nov 2012 39,554 miles

removed objects from drivers view prior to test

Pass 28 Nov 2011 29,828 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 29,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nail in rear tyre

front o/s tyre inner close 2mm/ outter wall has damage ////

front tyres wearing unevenly

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 CJJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 CJJ, 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 CJJ registered?

LG58 CJJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 November 2008.

Is LG58 CJJ safe to buy?

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