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LD58 ULZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Gas bi-fuel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

121,610 mi
Last recorded121,610 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD58 ULZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeGas bi-fuel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 121,610 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 109,968 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 109,966 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 98,765 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 93,389 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 93,389 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 85,720 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 78,478 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 78,478 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 63,178 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

only one horn working

Pass 11 Nov 2011 63,178 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

only one horn working

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 ULZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc gas bi-fuel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ULZ, 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 ULZ registered?

LD58 ULZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 November 2008.

Is LD58 ULZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD58 ULZ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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