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5497 D

2008 Saab 9-3

Yellow Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

95,904 mi
Last recorded95,904 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5497 D
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 95,904 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 95,839 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 84,651 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 74,239 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 66,620 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 65,177 miles

o/s & n/s mirror slightly deteriorated

Fail 3 Sep 2021 65,177 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

o/s & n/s mirror slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Aug 2020 62,390 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 59,178 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 54,654 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 50,194 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Oct 2017 50,194 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 46,327 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly inner edges

Pass 16 Nov 2015 42,749 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 42,710 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 37,127 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 31,260 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 23,915 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 19,008 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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5497 D is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 5497 D, 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 5497 D registered?

5497 D is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 May 2008.

Is 5497 D safe to buy?

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