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LR58 AXP

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

121,844 mi
Last recorded121,844 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 121,844 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened and offside front shock absorbers casings corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted borderline excessive (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted borderline (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 121,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and inner sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened and offside front shock absorbers casings corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted borderline excessive (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted borderline (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 113,368 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted and offside rear inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened and offside front shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted borderline excessive (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 104,884 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 104,884 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 93,206 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm and cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 90,546 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 89,074 miles

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

Front both shock absorber rusty

Nearside Front fog lamp DAMAGED

Fail 27 Sep 2018 89,074 miles

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

Front both shock absorber rusty

Nearside Front fog lamp DAMAGED

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 87,373 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 87,373 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 80,296 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 72,218 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 61,612 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 61,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 53,077 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 42,648 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 29,033 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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 AXP is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AXP, 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 AXP registered?

LR58 AXP is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is LR58 AXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR58 AXP shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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