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LD58 GDK

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,613 mi
Last recorded115,613 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 115,613 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2022 115,595 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 110,073 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 104,987 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 98,831 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 91,037 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 85,268 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 85,254 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure top mounting plate corroded and cracked (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure top mounting plate corroded and cracked (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 78,578 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases crack in front flexi joint of exhaust. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner n/s front tyre run off on inside shoulder.

certain items obscured by engine bay cover.

Pass 3 Aug 2015 67,954 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 57,409 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2013 49,177 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 49,177 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 39,019 miles

emmisions too clean to pick up

Pass 15 Nov 2011 27,444 miles

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

emissions too clear for emissions machine

rear discs slightly scorred

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 GDK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GDK, 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 GDK registered?

LD58 GDK is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 November 2008.

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