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LR58 AXB

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

178,689 mi
Last recorded178,689 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR58 AXB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 178,689 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement banana arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 170,548 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 170,548 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 165,705 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 165,685 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit of 0.50 1/m (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened shock mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened shock mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 154,706 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 147,408 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 139,433 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 129,405 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 115,446 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 103,234 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 89,962 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 89,962 miles

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 81,454 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 69,850 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 61,850 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 44,969 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 30,279 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 AXB is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AXB, 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

How do I check the history of LR58 AXB?

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What year was LR58 AXB registered?

LR58 AXB is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 September 2008.

Is LR58 AXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR58 AXB shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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