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LR58 AYO

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

126,528 mi
Last recorded126,528 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 126,528 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2023 126,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 126,082 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper shock absorber mounting corroded

exhaust system corroded

front suspension components corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2022 126,077 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases @ rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper shock absorber mounting corroded

exhaust system corroded

front suspension components corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2021 121,819 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

front suspension components corroded

rear suspension corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2021 121,811 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

front suspension components corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2020 118,811 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

various rear suspension components corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2020 118,801 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

exhaust system corroded

various rear suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2019 111,505 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front exhaust flex section slightly deterioated

Pass 28 Sep 2018 102,957 miles

rear exhaust section rusty

Fail 27 Sep 2018 102,957 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

rear exhaust section rusty

Pass 11 Sep 2017 96,052 miles

exhaust system rusty

Fail 11 Sep 2017 96,052 miles

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

exhaust system rusty

o/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit & worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Sep 2016 87,006 miles

(o/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit & worn on outer edge )

Fail 14 Sep 2016 87,006 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

nail in n/s/r

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit & worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Sep 2015 77,485 miles

slight play in o/s rear upper suspension joint

Pass 3 Sep 2014 65,635 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre tread depth aproaching 3mm and worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 13 Sep 2013 54,527 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 54,527 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 44,265 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2011 32,565 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 AYO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AYO, 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 AYO registered?

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

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