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LD58 FZR

2008 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

183,686 mi
Last recorded183,686 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 183,686 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

fuel filter area damp

Fail 14 Apr 2026 183,686 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

fuel filter area damp

Pass 23 Nov 2023 183,067 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 180,413 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2021 176,208 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 176,208 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 175,940 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 164,364 miles

carried out inspection under wet conditions.

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of lower sills.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Fail 3 Dec 2018 164,353 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

carried out inspection under wet conditions.

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of lower sills.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Pass 1 Dec 2017 154,707 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine cover, under cover & sill covers fitted obscuring some testable components.

exhaust heat shield loose.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Fail 22 Nov 2017 154,534 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine cover, under cover & sill covers fitted obscuring some testable components.

exhaust heat shield loose.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Pass 21 Nov 2016 142,420 miles

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion to exhaust system

under cover fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2015 133,858 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)

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2015 133,611 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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)

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2014 129,198 miles

Both rear tyres distorted

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2013 118,528 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 100,500 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 100,500 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 97,496 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 97,496 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 24 Aug 2011 73,355 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 73,355 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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LD58 FZR is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FZR, 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 FZR registered?

LD58 FZR is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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