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LD08 BDF

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,067 mi
Last recorded83,067 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 BDF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 83,067 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9 mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 May 2016 171,876 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 155,209 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 150,923 miles

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2014 130,930 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2014 130,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 105,729 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 105,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 84,353 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 84,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 18 Feb 2011 64,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

near side front brake pads low

off side front brake pads low

Pass 18 Feb 2011 64,678 miles

near side front brake pads low

off side front brake pads low

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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LD08 BDF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LD08 BDF, 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 LD08 BDF registered?

LD08 BDF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 April 2008.

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