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LD08 EGZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

278,396 mi
Last recorded278,396 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 EGZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 278,396 miles

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 271,504 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 271,504 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 261,416 miles

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

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

o/sf n/s/r wheel arches slightly corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2024 261,416 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box missing (6.1.2 (a))

Central exhaust pipe corroded

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

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

o/sf n/s/r wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2023 252,763 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 252,760 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 248,787 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 245,074 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 243,798 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 225,915 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 225,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 205,472 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)

advise front wiper blades

Pass 21 Mar 2017 184,618 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 163,876 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 163,876 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 140,140 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 140,123 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 116,687 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)

nearside rear tyre stepping on inner edge

offside rear tyre stepping on inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2013 93,175 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 93,169 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 71,988 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

emissions too clean to obtain a reading

Pass 24 Mar 2011 48,716 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 EGZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EGZ, 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 EGZ registered?

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

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