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LD58 GFJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

204,858 mi
Last recorded204,858 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 204,858 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under trey fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Nov 2021 204,856 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under trey fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Oct 2020 195,853 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive under trey (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 195,853 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive under trey (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 172,203 miles

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

duel mass rattling

exhaust system in poor condition

near side rear wheel dented

rear coil springs rusty

Fail 30 Apr 2019 172,202 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

duel mass rattling

exhaust system in poor condition

near side rear wheel dented

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 1 May 2018 159,948 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower fog light not working

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 159,917 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower fog light not working

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 141,602 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 122,855 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 119,045 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 116,030 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 105,553 miles

front brake pads around 60% worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 105,553 miles

front brake pads around 60% worn

Pass 19 Sep 2011 78,935 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 GFJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GFJ, 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 GFJ registered?

LD58 GFJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 October 2008.

Is LD58 GFJ safe to buy?

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