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LR58 XLX

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,043 mi
Last recorded42,043 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 42,043 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner tread

offside rear tyre cracking up

Fail 16 Mar 2016 42,043 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner tread

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer tread and cracking up

offside rear tyre cracking up

Pass 27 Nov 2014 34,042 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2013 29,229 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 29,229 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 24,675 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre has cuts in outer sidewall (not showing cords)

Fail 5 Dec 2012 24,669 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre has cuts in outer sidewall (not showing cords)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 20,344 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 17,865 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 XLX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XLX, 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 XLX registered?

LR58 XLX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 November 2008.

Is LR58 XLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR58 XLX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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