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LD58 UKE

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

171,126 mi
Last recorded171,126 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 171,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 158,194 miles

Offside Rear Tyre wearing unevenly on inner shoulder

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight blow on exhaust y pipe at rear

under body covers fitted

Fail 31 May 2018 158,160 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and badly worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre wearing unevenly on inner shoulder

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight blow on exhaust y pipe at rear

under body covers fitted

Pass 18 May 2017 142,397 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin attention may soon be needed (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 May 2017 142,397 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking filter housing area is wet with fuel and dripping (7.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin attention may soon be needed (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 126,344 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder, nearly through to cords (4.1.E.1)

O/s/f disc chaffing on backplate

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appears to be (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder, nearly through to cords (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 126,343 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Fuel system component leaking filter area (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder, nearly through to cords (4.1.E.1)

O/s/f disc chaffing on backplate

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appears to be (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder, nearly through to cords (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 104,188 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 94,648 miles

tyres low

Pass 13 Sep 2013 94,442 miles

balljoints slight lift

Pass 27 Sep 2012 82,027 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)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 82,027 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 63,828 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 UKE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UKE, 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 UKE registered?

LD58 UKE is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 October 2008.

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