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LD58 UMY

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,354 mi
Last recorded144,354 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2021 144,354 miles

All four brake pads corroded

Corrosion underside and some components

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 144,349 miles

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

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

All four brake pads corroded

Corrosion underside and some components

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 140,071 miles

Offside Front Drivers door mirror cover missing.

Fail 19 Dec 2019 140,071 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Drivers door mirror cover missing.

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 126,311 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 111,082 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 98,096 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 89,043 miles

both front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 5 Jan 2015 72,981 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 55,680 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 40,896 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)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 24,947 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 UMY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UMY, 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 UMY registered?

LD58 UMY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 December 2008.

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