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LD58 CGF

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

165,818 mi
Last recorded165,818 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD58 CGF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 165,818 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 159,045 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 148,876 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))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 137,753 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 1 Feb 2020 130,057 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 119,089 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 119,089 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 110,031 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D rubber (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 93,450 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 78,899 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 63,536 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle has a split in nsf turbo charge pipe causing boost leak

Pass 6 Feb 2014 50,042 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 May 2013 44,813 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 29 Nov 2011 31,163 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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LD58 CGF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 LD58 CGF, 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 LD58 CGF registered?

LD58 CGF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 November 2008.

Is LD58 CGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD58 CGF shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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