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LD58 GCY

2008 Saab 9-3

Green Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,779 mi
Last recorded170,779 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD58 GCY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 170,779 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 159,316 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 159,242 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.71/0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 155,975 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 4 Aug 2017 155,078 miles

Undertray & Engine cover fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2016 125,293 miles

Engine under cover fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2015 100,658 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 100,656 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 97,870 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

brake fluid getting low in between min and max

emmisions to clean for printout

Pass 6 Apr 2013 93,752 miles

engine warning light on

Pass 9 Sep 2011 78,343 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 77,878 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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 GCY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GCY, 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 GCY registered?

LD58 GCY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 October 2008.

Is LD58 GCY safe to buy?

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