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LD58 FYZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

110,597 mi
Last recorded110,597 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 110,597 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 102,311 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2025 102,237 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 96,972 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 83,382 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively heavily lipped both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2021 67,324 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 60,252 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 60,186 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 53,303 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 45,020 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 May 2018 45,020 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 40,545 miles

Offside Front tire side wall damage outer.

Fail 21 Jan 2017 40,543 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Fuel hose leaking fuel filter. (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front tire side wall damage outer.

Pass 2 Nov 2015 57,508 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 32,233 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 32,233 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 26,469 miles

bonnet is damaged

both o/s tyre are badly curbed

exhaust rusty

front discs badly worn at pads apear 70% worn

o/s headlamp is giving poor output

r/o/s tyre is badly perished

bonnet strut is brokern

Fail 18 Oct 2013 26,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

bonnet is damaged

both o/s tyre are badly curbed

exhaust rusty

front discs badly worn at pads apear 70% worn

o/s headlamp is giving poor output

r/o/s tyre is badly perished

bonnet strut is brokern

Pass 25 Nov 2011 19,327 miles

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 FYZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FYZ, 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 FYZ registered?

LD58 FYZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 November 2008.

Is LD58 FYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD58 FYZ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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