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LD58 GCV

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,434 mi
Last recorded176,434 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 176,434 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 172,213 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2025 172,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 165,629 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 165,629 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame strengthening plate or fastening insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 158,366 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2023 158,256 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2021 145,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower fog-light dim

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

exhaust corroding

front brake discs worn and lipped

front tyres worn on outer edges

intermittant fault on number plate lights (flickering)

rear brake discs worn ands lipped

Fail 21 Dec 2021 145,865 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Lower fog-light dim

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

exhaust corroding

front brake discs worn and lipped

front tyres worn on outer edges

intermittant fault on number plate lights (flickering)

rear brake discs worn ands lipped

Pass 7 Sep 2020 135,105 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2019 121,229 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 104,365 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 98,484 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 88,827 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 75,114 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 62,191 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 47,905 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 34,617 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres cracked in tread

Fail 20 Aug 2012 34,617 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres cracked in tread

Pass 6 Oct 2011 34,197 miles

0/s/r inner wheel rim buckeled

both front tyres perrishing + cuts in tread patterns

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 GCV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GCV, 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 GCV registered?

LD58 GCV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 October 2008.

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