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LG58 YCZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

113,998 mi
Last recorded113,998 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG58 YCZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 113,998 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

various suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2024 107,790 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 103,220 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 103,217 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened shockabsorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened shockabsorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 98,009 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 93,306 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 88,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 84,880 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 84,880 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 79,439 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 97,439 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Sep 2017 72,476 miles

Front Both wiper blades worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6/2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 65,028 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 65,027 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 57,896 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2/3mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2/3mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 57,896 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2/3mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2/3mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 52,419 miles

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

Nearside door mirror glass discoulored.

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 52,419 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside door mirror glass discoulored.

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 44,554 miles

o/s/f tyre ware on edges

Fail 5 Sep 2013 44,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/f tyre ware on edges

Pass 14 Sep 2012 36,985 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 14 Sep 2012 36,985 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

advice n/s/f tyre on cuts on outer wall

Pass 31 Aug 2011 28,098 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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LG58 YCZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YCZ, 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 YCZ registered?

LG58 YCZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is LG58 YCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG58 YCZ shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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