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LD58 GDV

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,603 mi
Last recorded182,603 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 182,603 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 182,531 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 175,652 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread uneven wear.also cut in inner side wall. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2019 175,652 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread uneven wear.also cut in inner side wall. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

parking brake readings are on 20%,minimum for the mot is 16%.

Pass 4 Sep 2018 164,300 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 157,773 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 152,677 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 146,466 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 130,293 miles

Oil leak

all tyres close to wear bands

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

brake fluid dirty

child seat fitted to o/s/r

damage to front bumper

horn weak

n/s sill cover damaged

n/s/f tyre sidewall perished

o/s washer jet weak

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Nov 2012 106,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 106,664 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 84,884 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 GDV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black 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 GDV, 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 GDV registered?

LD58 GDV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 November 2008.

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