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LD58 CGK

2008 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

90,889 mi
Last recorded90,889 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD58 CGK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 90,889 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 90,884 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear mirror glass fell off (3.3 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 90,735 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 90,731 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2021 90,692 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 90,692 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 90,322 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 90,310 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 85,468 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 85,468 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 78,423 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 76,671 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 76,671 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 76,569 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 71,469 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 71,469 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 65,674 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 65,674 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 61,856 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2012 51,933 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 38,717 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 CGK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 LD58 CGK, 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 CGK registered?

LD58 CGK is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 November 2008.

Is LD58 CGK safe to buy?

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