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LD58 FYO

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

136,742 mi
Last recorded136,742 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD58 FYO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 136,742 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 128,911 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 128,911 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 120,546 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 110,715 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 102,911 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 94,605 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 94,597 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 87,274 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 78,712 miles

pedal rubbers worn,inner rear wheel arches covered,slight chips in windscreen,osf shock absorber gaiter split,front brake hoses part shrouded,engine covers,oversills & undershields fitted,nsf fog lamp glass damaged & reflector tarnished

Pass 16 Oct 2017 71,902 miles

front wiper blades slightly streaking,brake & clutch pedal anti-slip pads worn,inner rear wheel arches covered,osf shock absorber gaiter split,front brake hoses part shrouded,plastic oversills,engine covers & undershields fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2017 71,902 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front wiper blades slightly streaking,brake & clutch pedal anti-slip pads worn,inner rear wheel arches covered,osf shock absorber gaiter split,front brake hoses part shrouded,plastic oversills,engine covers & undershields fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2016 64,074 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake hoses part shrouded.nsf fog lamp damaged

pedal rubbers worn,inner rear wheel arches covered,plastic undershields & oversills fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2015 56,904 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)

engine covers,undershields & plastic oversills fitted,osf shock absorber gaiter split

inner rear wheel arches & parts of boot floor covered,front brake hoses part shrouded

nsf fog lamp glass broken & lamp reflector poor condition

Pass 29 Sep 2014 51,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 43,848 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner rear wheel arches & parts of boot floor covered,brake fluid level slightly low,plastic oversills fitted,osf shock absorber gaiter split,front brake hoses part shrouded

Pass 19 Oct 2012 34,428 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 34,428 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 33,850 miles

Offside Rear 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 FYO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FYO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LD58 FYO registered?

LD58 FYO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is LD58 FYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD58 FYO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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