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LD58 FYM

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

80,557 mi
Last recorded80,557 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD58 FYM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 80,557 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 76,214 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

One washer jet not working

Sill Covers Fitted

Pass 29 May 2024 71,493 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2024 71,491 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 68,900 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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))

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

Slight Oil Weap From Gearbox

Pass 21 Jun 2022 64,231 miles

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

Slight Play in Nearside steering rack inner joint

Slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 23 Jun 2021 61,575 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 59,068 miles

front brakes slight imbalance ,low to n/s ,

Pass 5 Nov 2019 57,051 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 55,475 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 53,214 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 49,343 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 44,851 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 44,509 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 36,727 miles

both front tyres on 4mm o/s/r tyre on 4mm but wearing on inner edge n/s/r tyre 6mm

Pass 1 Oct 2012 27,888 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 19,491 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)

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 FYM is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 FYM, 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 FYM registered?

LD58 FYM is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 October 2008.

Is LD58 FYM safe to buy?

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