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LD58 UNJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

218,811 mi
Last recorded218,811 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021 218,811 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both slightly ghosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 213,810 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all inner edges slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 213,810 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all inner edges slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 208,463 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

suspension generally corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2019 208,463 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

suspension generally corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2016 193,995 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing uneven on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing uneven on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 173,145 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 148,825 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISC WORN

O/S/F DOOR STIFF TO OPEN

Pass 2 Dec 2013 130,518 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 130,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 112,895 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2012 112,895 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 95,681 miles

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

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 UNJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UNJ, 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 UNJ registered?

LD58 UNJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 October 2008.

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