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LR58 AXN

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

95,465 mi
Last recorded95,465 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 95,465 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 95,464 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 88,785 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 88,785 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 87,522 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 85,831 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 85,358 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2022 85,358 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 83,323 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 81,012 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 79,619 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 78,823 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 24 Mar 2016 77,801 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 75,870 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 75,861 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 72,686 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 65,695 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 59,588 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 38,319 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 AXN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black 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 AXN, 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 AXN registered?

LR58 AXN is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 October 2008.

Is LR58 AXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR58 AXN 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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