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LD58 UOA

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

152,986 mi
Last recorded152,986 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD58 UOA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 152,986 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge and slightly out of shape

both rear wheel arches corroding

Fail 9 Feb 2026 152,985 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge and slightly out of shape

both rear wheel arches corroding

Pass 13 Feb 2025 149,083 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged lifting out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged lifting out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 145,449 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tread lifting out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 145,449 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tread lifting out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 142,157 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 137,850 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre non repairable 235/45 r17 ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Feb 2021 129,253 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 124,783 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 117,346 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 117,346 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 107,813 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perrish

Offside Rear tyre starting to perrish

Pass 14 Feb 2017 100,034 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 89,261 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 88,432 miles

cuts on o/s/r inner tyre wall,no cords showing

Pass 17 Sep 2013 71,155 miles

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

Nearside front brake hose mounting bracket bent

Nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 18 Sep 2012 57,564 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

diesel filter evidence of seepage.

Pass 6 Oct 2011 40,020 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 40,020 miles

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

Offside 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 UOA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UOA, 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 UOA registered?

LD58 UOA is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 October 2008.

Is LD58 UOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD58 UOA shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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