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LD58 ULR

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

175,587 mi
Last recorded175,587 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 175,587 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 173,505 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2019 173,458 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 168,202 miles

Nearside Rear window is tinted

Offside Rear window is tinted

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 168,192 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear window is tinted

Offside Rear window is tinted

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 146,146 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' x3 (8.3.1a)

rear windows tinted

Fail 2 Feb 2017 146,143 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' x3 (8.3.1a)

rear windows tinted

Pass 29 Oct 2015 133,025 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 123,101 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 123,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 113,510 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 103,001 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 89,942 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 89,942 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 ULR is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 ULR, 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 ULR registered?

LD58 ULR is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 October 2008.

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