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LR58 AUO

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

129,532 mi
Last recorded129,532 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR58 AUO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 129,532 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underbody (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

Rear subframe corroded in areas

both rear suspension trailing arms mounting brackets getting heavily corroded

rear of vehicle corroded in areas

Fail 3 Nov 2025 129,328 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underbody (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

Rear subframe corroded in areas

both front tyres starting to get worn

both rear suspension trailing arms mounting brackets getting heavily corroded

rear of vehicle corroded in areas

Pass 4 Nov 2024 120,120 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake disc deteriorated (showing signs of overheating)

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brakes pipes getting corroded in areas

Pass 14 Nov 2023 112,853 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake pipes getting corroded in areas

Pass 24 Oct 2022 107,231 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 99,434 miles

Offside Front suspension strut corroded

areas of rear suspension and vehicles underbody getting corroded

both rear brake flexi hoses getting corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2020 94,112 miles

areas of rear suspension getting corroded

both rear brake flexi hoses getting corroded

both side mirrors getting deteriorated

Pass 23 Oct 2019 86,413 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 76,462 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 66,247 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 59,348 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape 225-45-18 bud

handbrake warning light inop

Fail 6 Oct 2016 59,348 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape 225-45-18 bud

handbrake warning light inop

Pass 8 Oct 2015 49,251 miles

handbrake light inop

Pass 26 Sep 2014 38,302 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 33,716 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 28,971 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 24,028 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 AUO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel 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 LR58 AUO, 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 AUO registered?

LR58 AUO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is LR58 AUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR58 AUO 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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