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LD58 FZH

2008 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

80,542 mi
Last recorded80,542 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD58 FZH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 80,542 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 12 Mar 2024 80,375 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 4 Apr 2023 79,874 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 4 Apr 2022 79,525 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 1 Apr 2022 79,525 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 2 Oct 2020 78,213 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 78,212 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 74,247 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 68,497 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light slight orange colour to it (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 62,035 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 53,748 miles

Offside Rear nail in tread

Pass 2 Oct 2015 45,976 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 37,655 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 30,642 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 25,350 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 25,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 20,352 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 FZH is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 FZH, 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 FZH registered?

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

Is LD58 FZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD58 FZH shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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