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LR58 AUA

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

20,785 mi
Last recorded20,785 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR58 AUA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 20,785 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH WISHBONES (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 20,616 miles

Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 20,347 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 20,347 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 19,258 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 19,258 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 18,941 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 18,404 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 17,905 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 17,560 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 17,249 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 16,758 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 16,240 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 15,811 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 15,214 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 13,171 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 10,344 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 7,947 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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LR58 AUA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AUA, 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 LR58 AUA registered?

LR58 AUA is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 September 2008.

Is LR58 AUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR58 AUA shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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