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LD58 ULX

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

178,403 mi
Last recorded178,403 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD58 ULX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 178,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 169,292 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 159,511 miles

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

engine pans

Pass 21 Nov 2019 151,175 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 151,175 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 138,449 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 138,449 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 117,128 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 117,128 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 103,551 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 103,551 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 89,532 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 70,577 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 70,577 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 38,776 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 38,776 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fail 4 Oct 2012 32,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

blades smear slightly

offside front seatbelt slow to recoil

Pass 4 Oct 2012 32,717 miles

blades smear slightly

offside front seatbelt slow to recoil

Fail 20 Sep 2011 25,244 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear tyres perished

nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Pass 20 Sep 2011 25,244 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

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 ULX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ULX, 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 ULX registered?

LD58 ULX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 October 2008.

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