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LH58 LOZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

150,034 mi
Last recorded150,034 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH58 LOZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 150,034 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 140,340 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 131,450 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 122,451 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides front. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing in the middle (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing in the middle (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 115,474 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 108,049 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2020 104,476 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2020 104,473 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 97,918 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 91,753 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 86,223 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 78,557 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 70,313 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 62,593 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 51,933 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 41,733 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 31,080 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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LH58 LOZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LH58 LOZ, 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 LH58 LOZ registered?

LH58 LOZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is LH58 LOZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LH58 LOZ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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