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LD58 UKS

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

120,325 mi
Last recorded120,325 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 120,325 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 119,072 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 118,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner edge wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 117,180 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Pin holed (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Pinholed (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 115,421 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 114,581 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 113,826 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 113,323 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 111,678 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 110,593 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Jul 2016 106,287 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2015 100,481 miles

Front under tray fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2014 90,632 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 90,632 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 83,011 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 74,258 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 74,258 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 74,079 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 73,386 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 UKS is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 UKS, 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 UKS registered?

LD58 UKS is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 November 2008.

Is LD58 UKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD58 UKS shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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