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LG58 YDW

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,422 mi
Last recorded118,422 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 118,422 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 118,422 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 99,320 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 86,648 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 86,317 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Aug 2020 85,106 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 85,103 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick discs poor. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2019 82,868 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 76,778 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 70,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 9 Nov 2017 70,991 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter area (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 8 Nov 2016 63,907 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2016 63,907 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 55,320 miles

o/s and n/s/f tyre tread 3.00mm

Pass 27 Oct 2014 45,880 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 37,640 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 28,512 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 21,294 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 YDW is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YDW, 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 YDW registered?

LG58 YDW is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 November 2008.

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The MOT history for LG58 YDW shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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