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LD58 UNV

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

134,250 mi
Last recorded134,250 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 134,250 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2026 134,241 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 120,799 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 120,792 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 106,472 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 100,930 miles

Tyre monitoring system fault.Applies to vehicle 1st Jan 2012 and onwards.

Pass 4 Aug 2022 94,779 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 94,779 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 93,053 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 93,053 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 91,372 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 91,372 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 86,101 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 80,508 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 69,505 miles

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

fuel filter damp

Fail 20 Jan 2017 69,505 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel filter damp

Pass 18 Jan 2016 59,345 miles

Offside Rear Tyre starting to parrish on inner side wall.

Fail 14 Jan 2016 59,345 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front wiper blade starting to split.

Offside Rear Tyre starting to parrish on inner side wall.

Pass 15 Jan 2015 53,141 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

small splits on inner sidewall of offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Dec 2013 46,016 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 38,480 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 26,262 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 UNV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 UNV, 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 UNV registered?

LD58 UNV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 October 2008.

Is LD58 UNV safe to buy?

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