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5940 PO

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

72,740 mi
Last recorded72,740 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5940 PO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 72,740 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 71,833 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 71,214 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 70,495 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 69,228 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 69,228 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 68,485 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 67,116 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 67,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 66,275 miles

all four tyres feathering

Pass 20 Jun 2017 64,024 miles

all four tyres feathering

Fail 20 Jun 2017 64,024 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

all four tyres feathering

Pass 7 Jun 2016 62,445 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 59,217 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 58,978 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 52,896 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 46,209 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 39,955 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 39,953 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 29,878 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 18,754 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

surface corrosion on rear brake discs

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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5940 PO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 5940 PO, 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 5940 PO registered?

5940 PO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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The MOT history for 5940 PO shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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