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LD58 GCK

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

129,076 mi
Last recorded129,076 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD58 GCK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 129,076 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 129,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 126,991 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 126,966 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.55 failed 1.77 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted brake calliper spring clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 124,476 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 122,394 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 122,386 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 119,342 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 116,756 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips under 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 114,612 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 112,545 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 107,651 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 99,285 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ns and os (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 99,280 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ns and os (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 90,286 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 78,165 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 73,676 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 68,886 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 63,084 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 59,294 miles

engine pan and plastic sills fiotied not allowing full inspection

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

Fail 23 Sep 2011 59,294 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

engine pan and plastic sills fiotied not allowing full inspection

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

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 GCK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GCK, 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 GCK registered?

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

Is LD58 GCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD58 GCK shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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