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LR58 AYA

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

177,014 mi
Last recorded177,014 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR58 AYA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 177,014 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 171,851 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 158,963 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 154,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 141,517 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

all discs have light corrosion

Fail 1 May 2019 141,509 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

all discs have light corrosion

Pass 3 Apr 2017 131,720 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower (2.4.G.2)

dash warning light on

Fail 31 Mar 2017 131,678 miles

Electrical wiring insecure under bonnet (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower (2.4.G.2)

dash warning light on

Pass 15 Mar 2016 118,723 miles

all brakes corroding and some fluctuation

both rear tyres wearing on edges

dash warning light on

Fail 10 Mar 2016 118,714 miles

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

all brakes corroding and some fluctuation

both rear tyres wearing on edges

dash warning light on

Pass 15 Dec 2014 111,393 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 111,373 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 96,179 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 79,641 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres wearing slightly on edges

Pass 30 Sep 2011 61,286 miles

front disc brakes slightly worn (thinning)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 61,286 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

front disc brakes slightly worn (thinning)

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 AYA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AYA, 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 AYA registered?

LR58 AYA is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 October 2008.

Is LR58 AYA safe to buy?

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