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LD08 EGJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

141,224 mi
Last recorded141,224 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 EGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 141,224 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 129,208 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 114,302 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 114,302 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 112,970 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 108,465 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under tray fitted under of the vehicle

Pass 16 Nov 2021 104,518 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 91,599 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 8 Dec 2020 91,599 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

SILL COVERS FITTED

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 79,307 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 77,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and sidewall damaged....225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 73,239 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 73,180 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 66,390 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 13 Jun 2015 60,808 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 60,799 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 52,132 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside rear tyre worn low

offside front tyre worn low on edges

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 23 May 2013 43,250 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 32,124 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2012 32,124 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 20,350 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 EGJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LD08 EGJ, 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 EGJ registered?

LD08 EGJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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