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LD08 COH

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,676 mi
Last recorded109,676 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 109,676 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2026 109,652 miles

Power steering component leaking leak from power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Items removed to allow access for rear seat belts - prior to test

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 103,335 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 94,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 94,229 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter housing leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 86,722 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 86,581 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 80,240 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 70,997 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

eng. cover and undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2021 70,997 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

eng. cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2020 68,810 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 63,022 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 21 Mar 2018 53,805 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 20 Mar 2017 48,113 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 48,113 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 42,303 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 42,298 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 38,319 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 32,586 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre castelated on inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2013 24,962 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2012 18,931 miles

NS & OS outer cv boot inner clips leaking grease

Trailer electrics not working as intended

Pass 21 Mar 2011 15,645 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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LD08 COH is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 COH, 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 COH registered?

LD08 COH is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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