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LD58 GGJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,100 mi
Last recorded147,100 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD58 GGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 147,100 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded and both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 143,681 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded and both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 140,168 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 140,163 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded.

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 135,268 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 135,268 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 124,616 miles

Centre and rear exhaust sections corroded.

Fail 1 Nov 2021 124,611 miles

Emissions not tested Due to the exhaust leak on the front flexible section (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Centre and rear exhaust sections corroded.

Pass 28 Oct 2020 119,229 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 119,224 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 112,119 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 106,359 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 99,238 miles

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

Offside Front accident damage

Fail 17 Oct 2017 99,238 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front accident damage

Pass 11 Sep 2013 56,797 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 56,797 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 43,026 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 28,355 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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LD58 GGJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 GGJ, 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 GGJ registered?

LD58 GGJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 September 2008.

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