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LD08 BDV

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,925 mi
Last recorded135,925 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 BDV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 135,925 miles

showing slight leak from p/steering rack

Pass 19 May 2022 130,418 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2022 130,418 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour N/S and O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 126,056 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 126,054 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 124,923 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 121,232 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 117,033 miles

Slight play in offside front anti roll bar link ball joint

Fail 9 Jul 2018 117,033 miles

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

Slight play in offside front anti roll bar link ball joint

Pass 25 Aug 2016 107,876 miles

Offside rear tyre low on tread and wearing smooth on inner edge

Fail 23 Aug 2016 107,875 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre low on tread and wearing smooth on inner edge

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 29 Aug 2015 102,950 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 94,561 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 85,840 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 10 Jul 2012 80,097 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 64,582 miles

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)

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 BDV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 LD08 BDV, 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 LD08 BDV registered?

LD08 BDV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 March 2008.

Is LD08 BDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD08 BDV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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