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LD08 EHE

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

97,706 mi
Last recorded97,706 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 97,706 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 85,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside, Outer mirror casing missing

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 83,277 miles

Nearside mirror cover is missing

Offside Front Nail in tyre Unrepairable

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2023 81,467 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tyre wall has cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2022 79,607 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 21 May 2022 79,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45 x 17 94 w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 77,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

n/s mirror cover is damaged

Pass 10 Jun 2020 66,519 miles

n/s mirror cover damaged

Pass 15 May 2018 61,825 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

DSM not register smoke test

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored - both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 May 2017 58,818 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 56,265 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2015 51,920 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 20 May 2014 42,151 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 36,463 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)

Pass 16 May 2012 31,121 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 25,013 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 EHE 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 93.8%.

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 EHE, 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 EHE registered?

LD08 EHE is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is LD08 EHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD08 EHE shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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