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LD58 GAO

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,754 mi
Last recorded120,754 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD58 GAO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 120,754 miles

rear number plate distorted but still readable

Fail 4 Aug 2016 120,567 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light incorrect colour both rear (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to legal limit

rear number plate distorted but still readable

Pass 28 Jul 2015 107,511 miles

OSF coil spring corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2015 107,511 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Front brake discs corroded

OSF coil spring corroded

Rear brake disc corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2014 92,855 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2014 92,780 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 80,748 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 65,821 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 65,821 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 45,134 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 GAO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GAO, 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 GAO registered?

LD58 GAO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 September 2008.

Is LD58 GAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD58 GAO shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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