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FP58 PPY

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,158 mi
Last recorded112,158 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP58 PPY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 112,158 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2025 112,158 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2024 91,283 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 77,637 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 77,626 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 engine misfiring (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 67,101 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 67,101 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 58,550 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 50,456 miles

rear brakes starting to stick on

Fail 18 Dec 2020 50,456 miles

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

rear brakes starting to stick on

Pass 19 Dec 2019 42,852 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2019 42,852 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 37,992 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 36,514 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2016 34,133 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 32,580 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 27,932 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 22,762 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 19,434 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 15,515 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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FP58 PPY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FP58 PPY, 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 FP58 PPY registered?

FP58 PPY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is FP58 PPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP58 PPY shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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