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LD58 FYE

2008 Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

224,773 mi
Last recorded224,773 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt112,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD58 FYE
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Airflow 120 Dt
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2022 224,773 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/s Rear ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/s + O/s Front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s + O/s Rear ( Top Arm ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 220,749 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 218,463 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREADS WORN ALSO SMALL CUT (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSR OUTER CLOSE TO LIMIT OF 1.5MM WEARING SURFACE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE DO NOT REMOVE REFIX

Fail 18 Dec 2019 218,428 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREADS WORN ALSO SMALL CUT (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSR OUTER CLOSE TO LIMIT OF 1.5MM WEARING SURFACE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE DO NOT REMOVE REFIX

Pass 15 Jan 2019 206,549 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEAR TO CORD (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE DO NOT REMOVE REFIX

Pass 30 Aug 2017 193,903 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 192,168 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 176,291 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 176,290 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 159,332 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 159,332 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 143,747 miles

both rear tyres distoring on the inner treads

Fail 2 Jul 2013 143,747 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 143,625 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Both rear tyres distorting on inner treads

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2012 115,535 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 87,752 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt?

Based on 840 MOT tests across 102 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
8,933
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
coil spring broken 22
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened 8
Full Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt reliability report

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LD58 FYE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 112,050 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 Airflow 120 Dt fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LD58 FYE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LD58 FYE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt, first registered on 6 October 2008.

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