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LD58 ULC

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

202,251 mi
Last recorded202,251 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 202,251 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 190,088 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 180,243 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sun strip (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 162,049 miles

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

Nearside Front inner steering rack end

Pass 8 Aug 2021 149,574 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2021 149,574 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 134,355 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 126,598 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 116,956 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 106,679 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 97,932 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 97,778 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 92,748 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 81,296 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut to outer sidewall not reaching cords

Fail 7 Jun 2014 81,242 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has a cut to outer sidewall not reaching cords

Pass 8 Jun 2013 74,454 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 69,664 miles

both rear tyre inner edges worn

Pass 8 Nov 2011 62,928 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

undertrays fitted

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 ULC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ULC, 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 ULC registered?

LD58 ULC is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 December 2008.

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