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LT58 LYV

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,460 mi
Last recorded96,460 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT58 LYV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 96,460 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 93,943 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 89,977 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 86,620 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 82,523 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 82,521 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake travel high (1.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 80,116 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 77,499 miles

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 77,499 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 71,890 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 71,890 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 66,042 miles

offside rear wheel and tyre skuffed

Pass 8 Dec 2016 60,614 miles

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt anti roll bar link pin,poor condition (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre and wheel slight damage

rear tyres slight wear on inner edges

Pass 10 Dec 2015 54,019 miles

Engine cover/under tray fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 47,154 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 40,993 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2012 33,900 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 25,588 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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LT58 LYV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 LT58 LYV, 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 LT58 LYV?

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What year was LT58 LYV registered?

LT58 LYV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is LT58 LYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT58 LYV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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