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LD58 ULV

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,913 mi
Last recorded181,913 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 181,913 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 181,896 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear brake disc worn and corroded

nearside rear brake pads worn thin

Pass 16 Nov 2021 169,062 miles

exhaust corroded around rear mount and starting to leak

Fail 16 Nov 2021 169,060 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded around rear mount and starting to leak

Pass 20 Nov 2020 161,113 miles

front tyres worn close to limit

surface corrosion on exhaust

Pass 14 Nov 2019 151,031 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 139,031 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 139,031 miles

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

front brake pads 60% worn

front tyre treads close to limit

rear anti roll bar D bushes worn

wear lip on front brake discs

Pass 16 Nov 2017 124,439 miles

wear lip on front brake discs

Pass 23 Nov 2016 107,816 miles

rear brake discs worn and corroding

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 23 Nov 2016 107,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake discs worn and corroded

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 22 Nov 2016 107,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 91,980 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 75,075 miles

front and rear brake discs worn

front brake pads worn thin

front tyre treads starting to wear low

nearside front tyre wearing on edge of tread

Pass 1 Oct 2013 59,296 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 59,296 miles

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

both rear tyres perished and starting to split

Pass 13 Oct 2012 45,862 miles

front brake discs worn

front tyres worn close to legal limit

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 12 Oct 2011 35,332 miles

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 ULV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ULV, 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 ULV registered?

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

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