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LR58 AVM

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,029 mi
Last recorded142,029 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR58 AVM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 142,029 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

slight lag on nearside rear brake

Pass 26 Feb 2019 123,364 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 26 Feb 2019 123,364 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Mar 2018 107,930 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 88,564 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 88,562 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2016 81,774 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 81,774 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 May 2015 70,653 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 70,629 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 60,000 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 60,000 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 48,407 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 38,610 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 37,903 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 AVM is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AVM, 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 AVM registered?

LR58 AVM is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 December 2008.

Is LR58 AVM safe to buy?

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