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LR58 AYB

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

174,436 mi
Last recorded174,436 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 174,436 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint BOTH (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Slight oil leak.

Fail 30 Jun 2016 174,436 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint BOTH (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Slight oil leak.

Pass 10 Jan 2015 141,849 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 141,849 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Jan 2014 116,325 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 116,325 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 96,858 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 96,858 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2011 73,111 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 73,111 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 AYB is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AYB, 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 AYB registered?

LR58 AYB is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 September 2008.

Is LR58 AYB safe to buy?

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