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LR58 AYG

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

157,845 mi
Last recorded157,845 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 157,845 miles

Engine cover(s)/Undershield(s) fitted obscuring some components

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)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 157,607 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Engine cover(s)/Undershield(s) fitted obscuring some components

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)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 150,168 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both n/s/f and o/s/f tyres are bald inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyre treads are slightly stepped

drivers front seat belt return mechanism is slow

front number plate worn

Pass 2 Sep 2015 142,961 miles

1 of 2 nearside rear position lamps not working

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 142,961 miles

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

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

1 of 2 nearside rear position lamps not working

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 136,952 miles

front registration plate starting to delaminate (not likely to be misread)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 136,952 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front registration plate starting to delaminate (not likely to be misread)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 130,839 miles

osf nsf tyre treads starting to get low

Fail 15 Aug 2013 130,839 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

osf nsf tyre treads starting to get low

Pass 16 Jul 2012 112,970 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 82,708 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 82,708 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)

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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LR58 AYG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AYG, 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 AYG registered?

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

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