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LR58 AVC

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

69,264 mi
Last recorded69,264 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR58 AVC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 69,264 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2026 69,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2025 66,819 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2024 65,313 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 65,313 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2023 60,744 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 57,733 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 54,441 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2021 54,436 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers/under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Nov 2019 52,232 miles

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

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

rear tyres getting low

Pass 20 Nov 2018 51,905 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 51,210 miles

front tyre treads are wearing low on the edges

undertrays fitted restricting view of some testable items

Pass 26 Oct 2016 49,848 miles

engine, under vehicle and outer sill covers fitted that restrict view of some testable items

front tyres worn on edges

rear tyre treads getting low and uneven

Pass 26 Oct 2015 49,006 miles

all tyres wearing on edges

engine and under vehicle covers fitted that restrict view of some testable items

windscreen chipped

Pass 27 Oct 2014 45,038 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and nearside rear tyre edges are wearing

Pass 8 Nov 2013 40,757 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emission reading too low to register

front brake pads look low

Fail 30 Oct 2013 40,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emission reading too low to register

front brake pads look low

nearside rear tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 24 Oct 2012 36,210 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2011 30,942 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 AVC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AVC, 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 AVC registered?

LR58 AVC is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 October 2008.

Is LR58 AVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR58 AVC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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