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LR58 APZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

51,064 mi
Last recorded51,064 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR58 APZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 51,064 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 49,783 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 48,727 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 47,258 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 45,908 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 43,771 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 42,499 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 40,963 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 39,021 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 36,684 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jul 2015 31,635 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Aug 2014 26,161 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 21,633 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 17,169 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 4 Sep 2012 17,163 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2011 12,930 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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LR58 APZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 LR58 APZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR58 APZ registered?

LR58 APZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is LR58 APZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR58 APZ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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