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LD58 FYL

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,889 mi
Last recorded101,889 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD58 FYL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 101,889 miles

both front tyres 2mm tread

rear springs corroded

Pass 8 May 2018 97,615 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 92,394 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 92,394 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 88,369 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 88,347 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both front (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre just below legal limit 225/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2-3mm & worn on edges/splitting in inner sidewall in areas (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 82,672 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 78,445 miles

Offside rear tyre deteriorated ( cracked between trads )

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Sep 2014 78,397 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear tyre deteriorated ( cracked between trads )

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2013 73,753 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2012 69,686 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)

offside rear tyre wearing low

slight wear front brake discs

Pass 7 Sep 2011 50,582 miles

pos/one horn inop

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 FYL is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FYL, 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 FYL registered?

LD58 FYL is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 September 2008.

Is LD58 FYL safe to buy?

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