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LM58 FZK

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

178,698 mi
Last recorded178,698 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM58 FZK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 178,698 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 178,668 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

exhauxt center leaking

Pass 28 May 2024 177,789 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 177,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 171,678 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 160,723 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 160,721 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 151,543 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 141,545 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2020 141,545 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 129,016 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 113,446 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 99,034 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 88,922 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 76,256 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 67,532 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2012 67,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 53,779 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 55,224 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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 FZK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FZK, 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 FZK registered?

LM58 FZK is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 November 2008.

Is LM58 FZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM58 FZK shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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