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LD58 UKA

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

95,255 mi
Last recorded95,255 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD58 UKA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 95,255 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 94,950 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly cloudy. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly cloudy. (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 94,616 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 91,898 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced SLIGHTLY OFF COLOUR (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 91,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 90,225 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 88,901 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 88,065 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 85,852 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside. (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 83,982 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 80,979 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 69,768 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 29 Oct 2013 55,069 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 47,200 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 47,200 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 47,178 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 47,178 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 32,020 miles

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

rear brake disc,s corroded.

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 UKA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 UKA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LD58 UKA registered?

LD58 UKA is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 November 2008.

Is LD58 UKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD58 UKA shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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