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LM58 FZF

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

149,434 mi
Last recorded149,434 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM58 FZF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 149,434 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Lower underside covers/under trays fitted limiting visual inspection of some items

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower end starting to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear brake + fuel pipes clips broken x 2 (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 149,431 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Lower underside covers/under trays fitted limiting visual inspection of some items

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower end starting to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear brake + fuel pipes clips broken x 2 (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 142,249 miles

both front tyres scubbing on inner edges

centre heat shield insecure

Fail 3 Oct 2018 142,249 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

both front tyres scubbing on inner edges

centre heat shield insecure

Pass 4 Oct 2017 134,176 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 134,176 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 126,945 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

undertrays and engine covers restrict inspection of some components

Pass 18 Sep 2015 118,082 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

three nails in offside rear tyre

Fail 18 Sep 2015 118,082 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

three nails in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2014 105,820 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 96,056 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs slightly lipped

rear brake discs lightly scored

Pass 25 Sep 2012 85,181 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 69,662 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre mis-shapen

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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LM58 FZF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LM58 FZF, 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 LM58 FZF registered?

LM58 FZF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 November 2008.

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