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LD58 GFV

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,003 mi
Last recorded133,003 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2021 133,003 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate Limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Fuel system component leaking Fuel Filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 116,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 116,276 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 105,633 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 105,633 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 96,192 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre inner sidewall damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 88,998 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 79,365 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wipers deteriorated

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

Service due on dash

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Oct 2014 79,298 miles

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

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wipers deteriorated

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

Service due on dash

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2013 71,790 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres are wearing on the inner edges

nearside front tyre is starting to wear on both edges

Pass 12 Sep 2012 65,826 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre has damage to the sidewall - not showing ply or cords

offside rear tyre has cracks appearing around tread

offside rear tyre inner shoulder worn unevenly/scrubbed

Pass 9 Sep 2011 47,856 miles

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

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

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 GFV 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 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 GFV, 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 GFV registered?

LD58 GFV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 October 2008.

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