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LR58 AXZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,508 mi
Last recorded159,508 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2015 159,508 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working Front (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Front (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 148,457 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 132,394 miles

O\S\F Tyre Sidewall Splitting But Not To Cords

Pass 10 Jul 2012 117,004 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 93,411 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 93,409 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

bearing noise in engine belt area

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 AXZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 AXZ, 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 AXZ registered?

LR58 AXZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 September 2008.

Is LR58 AXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR58 AXZ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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