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LD58 FYT

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

159,987 mi
Last recorded159,987 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD58 FYT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 159,987 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 149,420 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 149,420 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 141,884 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 134,211 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2019 133,839 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 121,120 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 109,567 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside inside faces corroded. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Jacking block missing.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also side wall damage but not to cord. (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 109,567 miles

Nearside Front Inner Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing Spring clip (3.5.1j)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside inside faces corroded. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Jacking block missing.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also side wall damage but not to cord. (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 100,722 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 100,329 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 89,293 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 78,994 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 67,096 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 57,153 miles

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

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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LD58 FYT is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FYT, 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 FYT registered?

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

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