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LM58 GBZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

91,197 mi
Last recorded91,197 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM58 GBZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 91,197 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 83,139 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

surface corrosion on rear suspension

Pass 3 Feb 2024 77,092 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 77,074 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Central exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear tyre distorted/ out of shape

Offside Rear tyre distorted / out of shape

Pass 10 Feb 2023 72,669 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Feb 2022 69,494 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) steering arm ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 66,754 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 63,842 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 58,965 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2019 58,965 miles

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2018 58,430 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 56,448 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2016 50,570 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2015 45,299 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 17 Jan 2014 41,267 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 36,583 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 30,852 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 GBZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 LM58 GBZ, 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 GBZ registered?

LM58 GBZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 December 2008.

Is LM58 GBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM58 GBZ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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