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LD58 UKZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

184,565 mi
Last recorded184,565 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 184,565 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear inners (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 170,624 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 170,610 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 158,849 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 158,822 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 152,078 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 136,084 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 128,866 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 121,701 miles

Engine bay covers fitted.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhurst leak from flexible section. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre perishing.

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Slight power steering oil leak from steering rack. (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm. 225/45ZR18 95H. (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Under trays/covers fitted.

Pass 21 Apr 2016 113,439 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 113,439 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 100,986 miles

nearside rear tyre cut wall but not exposing cords

offside front fog lamp lens cracked

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 May 2014 84,538 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2013 69,716 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 47,030 miles

Very slight distortion to n/s/f wheel inner bead

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 1 Nov 2011 47,030 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

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 UKZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UKZ, 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 UKZ registered?

LD58 UKZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 November 2008.

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