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AF58 TUY

2008 Saab 9-3

Green Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,186 mi
Last recorded150,186 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF58 TUY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 150,186 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 139,266 miles

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 139,257 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 137,657 miles

crack along bottom front screen not in driver view

Pass 14 Aug 2019 133,299 miles

crack along bottom front screen not in driver view

Fail 13 Aug 2019 133,299 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45 r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

crack along bottom front screen not in driver view

Pass 7 Jul 2018 126,009 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 126,005 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 120,138 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 120,138 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 112,710 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 105,369 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 105,369 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/rear tyre cracking slighty

Pass 2 Jul 2014 97,300 miles

emissions to clean to get a reading

Pass 17 Jul 2013 87,465 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jul 2013 87,465 miles

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2012 76,674 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 67,303 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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AF58 TUY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AF58 TUY, 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 AF58 TUY registered?

AF58 TUY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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