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LD58 UMV

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2014
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,946 mi
Last recorded159,946 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2013
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD58 UMV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2013 159,946 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jan 2013 159,946 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 125,236 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 UMV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 UMV, 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 UMV registered?

LD58 UMV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 October 2008.

Is LD58 UMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD58 UMV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LD58 UMV have outstanding finance?

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