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59 EBM

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,821 mi
Last recorded16,821 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration59 EBM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 9 Jun 2025 16,821 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 16,432 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 16,187 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 15,861 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 15,752 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 15,480 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 14,826 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 14,159 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 13,788 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 12,568 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 10,608 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 9,936 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 8,764 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 420 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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59 EBM is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 59 EBM, 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 59 EBM registered?

59 EBM is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 July 2008.

Is 59 EBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 59 EBM shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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