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LM58 FZV

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,145 mi
Last recorded158,145 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 158,145 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 155,861 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

steering colum uj has slight play (lower)

Pass 25 Jan 2022 153,145 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 153,145 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 147,540 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 147,479 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 134,321 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 129,557 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 124,019 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Pass 31 Mar 2016 120,480 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 120,478 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn to wear bands

Pass 26 Mar 2015 112,505 miles

nearside rear tyre bald on stepped edge

nearside rear tyre cracked

Pass 26 Mar 2014 103,140 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake fluid down

nearside rear brake pad worn

nearside rear tyre cracked

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

rear brake discs worn

Fail 25 Mar 2014 103,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake fluid down

nearside rear brake pad worn

nearside rear tyre cracked

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

rear brake discs worn

Pass 29 Mar 2013 94,806 miles

offside rear brake pad worn

parking brake level release could doo with attention

slight cracking to nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2012 86,187 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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LM58 FZV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FZV, 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 FZV registered?

LM58 FZV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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