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LD58 UNR

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

239,752 mi
Last recorded239,752 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 239,752 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 239,752 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 236,740 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 236,740 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 234,581 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Aug 2020 232,692 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 229,615 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EGR pipe on nearside going to manifold leaking just on the limit to pass test (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front damper is corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side D bushes on the limit to pass (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arms both side front most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine and under body covers fitted not allowing all items to be checked

front subframe is corroding

Pass 15 Sep 2018 225,618 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EGR pipe+flexi down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 222,915 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion to surface (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Sep 2017 222,915 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion to surface (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 220,459 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 217,689 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 210,105 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 199,552 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 162,664 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 162,664 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 122,201 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Slight corrosion N/S/R brake disc

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 UNR is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UNR, 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 UNR registered?

LD58 UNR is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 November 2008.

Is LD58 UNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD58 UNR shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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