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MD08 LDL

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

173,023 mi
Last recorded173,023 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD08 LDL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 173,023 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 170,822 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 170,822 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2019 168,988 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2019 168,988 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 161,275 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 161,273 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 155,567 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 28 Dec 2017 155,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 138,031 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 116,845 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front exhaust flexi deteriorating

Pass 12 Jul 2014 97,100 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 78,149 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 55,153 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 35,680 miles

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

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)

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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MD08 LDL is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 MD08 LDL, 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 MD08 LDL registered?

MD08 LDL is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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