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LD58 UKJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

140,647 mi
Last recorded140,647 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 140,647 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 140,647 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (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))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases "Y" section holed (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 133,932 miles

trailing arm bushes are soft

Pass 19 Oct 2018 125,605 miles

drivers seat belt is slow to recoil

rear pads are getting low

rear tyres are getting low

Fail 19 Oct 2018 125,605 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn must be replaced in pairs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

drivers seat belt is slow to recoil

rear pads are getting low

rear tyres are getting low

Pass 25 Oct 2017 119,515 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Oct 2017 119,286 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2016 108,838 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 108,836 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 95,157 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 95,111 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front brake pads worn uneven

Pass 23 Oct 2014 84,527 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 81,110 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 81,110 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 19 Sep 2012 73,117 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 97,613 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 64,803 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
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LD58 UKJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 UKJ, 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 UKJ registered?

LD58 UKJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 October 2008.

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