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LR58 AXJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

158,394 mi
Last recorded158,394 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 158,394 miles

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

Heat sheild lose.

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 2. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2026 158,390 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Heat sheild lose.

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 2. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 156,584 miles

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2025 156,582 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2024 152,752 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 147,591 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 131,948 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 116,850 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 116,847 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 110,374 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 110,374 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 93,851 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 9 May 2018 77,924 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 77,924 miles

Fuel system component leaking leak at fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 77,220 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 75,852 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 70,074 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 63,889 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 61,323 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 55,943 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 45,876 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 AXJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AXJ, 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 AXJ registered?

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

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