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FP58 PUK

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

143,807 mi
Last recorded143,807 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP58 PUK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 143,807 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2025 143,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge slight stepped (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 135,366 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt gaiter twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule At caliper connection (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt gaiter twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule At caliper connection (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 126,944 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 119,009 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 118,997 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 112,501 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 111,979 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 105,785 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 105,717 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure exhaust clamp broken due to corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust flexy mesh broken not leaking

Pass 12 Aug 2019 101,101 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 101,073 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 95,212 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 8 Aug 2018 95,207 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 85,520 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2016 76,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front very slight play in link bar

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Jul 2015 67,625 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 59,268 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 53,783 miles

slight wear to front brake discs

Fail 16 Dec 2013 53,777 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside front tyre on legal limit 1.6mm -2.00mm

offside front tyre on 2.5mm

offside rear tyre on 2.8mm

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 18 Dec 2012 43,052 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 30,855 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 30,855 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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FP58 PUK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 PUK, 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 PUK registered?

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

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