CarVerify

Free Car Check

LR58 XLC

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

86,846 mi
Last recorded86,846 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 86,846 miles

front subframe covered in underseal

Pass 3 Sep 2025 84,380 miles

Front front subframed corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2024 81,977 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 79,002 miles

All 4 tyres starting to perish

Pass 5 Sep 2022 77,256 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 75,623 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 75,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 73,686 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 73,685 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 71,101 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 67,361 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 64,660 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 64,635 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 56,188 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 49,692 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 42,948 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 39,772 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 34,260 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 28,343 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LR58 XLC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XLC, 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

How do I check the history of LR58 XLC?

You can check the full history of LR58 XLC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LR58 XLC registered?

LR58 XLC is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is LR58 XLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR58 XLC shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LR58 XLC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LR58 XLC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.