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LD58 UMX

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

156,839 mi
Last recorded156,839 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 156,839 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover slightly perished

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 156,331 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 153,685 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 5 Apr 2023 153,683 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Headlamp aim too high BOTH SIDES (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Aug 2021 150,710 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 28 Aug 2020 146,316 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 138,554 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner tyre distorted

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

gear linkage worn

Pass 6 Jun 2016 132,954 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 128,390 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 128,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 119,467 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 111,234 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 111,163 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 101,528 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 92,526 miles

Front brakes low.

Offside rear tyre close to legal limit.

Fail 31 Oct 2011 92,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front brakes low.

Offside rear tyre close to legal limit.

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 UMX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UMX, 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 UMX registered?

LD58 UMX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 October 2008.

Is LD58 UMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD58 UMX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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