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LR58 XMC

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,823 mi
Last recorded61,823 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 61,823 miles

Front Both head lamp lens cloudy

Pass 19 Oct 2024 57,857 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 52,765 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 48,861 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 44,796 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly mishapen (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 44,796 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly mishapen (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 40,046 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 38,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Slight uneven tread wear inner edge

Slight fluctuation front discs

Slight fluctuation rear discs

Pass 4 Dec 2018 36,432 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing UNEVEN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2018 36,432 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EGR PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing UNEVEN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 34,554 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 34,550 miles

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 29,730 miles

both rear tyres have badly uneven tread pattern

front brake discs slight corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2016 29,728 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyres have badly uneven tread pattern

front brake discs slight corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2015 26,782 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front brake discs slight corroded

offside rear tyre has uneven tread pattern

Pass 27 Nov 2014 23,476 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside obligatory indirect vision device deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 20,471 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 17,891 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 13,657 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Dec 2011 13,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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 XMC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XMC, 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 XMC?

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What year was LR58 XMC registered?

LR58 XMC is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 December 2008.

Is LR58 XMC safe to buy?

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