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LD58 UKU

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

154,408 mi
Last recorded154,408 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD58 UKU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 154,408 miles

both rear inner sills starting to rust

both rear wishbone and axle bushes starting split

front subframe starting to rust and corrode

head lights starting to mist over

Fail 25 Oct 2023 154,406 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear inner sills starting to rust

both rear wishbone and axle bushes starting split

front subframe starting to rust and corrode

head lights starting to mist over

Pass 20 Oct 2022 150,675 miles

Nearside Rear getting low on tread depth

both head lights starting to mist over

front brake pads getting low

rear brake disc's worn

slight play in both front top strut mountings

Pass 18 Oct 2021 145,462 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 145,458 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 140,602 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 140,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 135,766 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 135,762 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 129,477 miles

Offside Front drop link gator starting to split

Pass 17 Jul 2017 123,131 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack on inside side wall

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 123,131 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack on inside side wall

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 110,823 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 98,265 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 81,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 76,402 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 69,861 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 69,860 miles

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

offside rear tyre lightly damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 27 Sep 2011 68,343 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

gear knob loose

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 UKU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UKU, 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 UKU registered?

LD58 UKU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 October 2008.

Is LD58 UKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD58 UKU shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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