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LR58 AUV

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,249 mi
Last recorded94,249 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR58 AUV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 94,249 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 92,775 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2025 92,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 89,754 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 86,012 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 86,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2022 73,281 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 72,484 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake efficiency only just met. 17%.

Pass 22 Jun 2020 69,605 miles

Corrosion on exhaust system.

Parking brake efficiency only just met 17%.

Fail 19 Jun 2020 69,605 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Corrosion on exhaust system.

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Parking brake efficiency only just met 17%.

Slight heavy steering when worked lock to lock.

Pass 3 May 2018 69,341 miles

Rear shock absorbers, upper mounts beginning to corrode.

Fail 1 May 2018 69,341 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Rear shock absorbers, upper mounts beginning to corrode.

Pass 21 Mar 2017 68,499 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 68,499 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 67,144 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 66,790 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 28 Nov 2014 58,526 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 45,798 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing low (3mm)

Offside rear tyre wearing low (3mm)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 34,256 miles

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 25 Nov 2011 30,569 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Rear brake pads wearing low

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 AUV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 LR58 AUV, 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 AUV registered?

LR58 AUV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 November 2008.

Is LR58 AUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR58 AUV shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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