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MC54 PUG

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,173 mi
Last recorded56,173 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC54 PUG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 56,173 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2024 56,172 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 54,649 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 52,614 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 51,183 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 50,742 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 44,343 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 59,033 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coolant leak Engine ()

Engine light on

Nearside Rear Tyre Perished

Offside Front Tyre Perished

Pass 16 Jan 2017 41,591 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 40,082 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface getting poor (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded at tail end (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 34,858 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 30,016 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 25,940 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

suspect inner pads are low

Pass 13 Dec 2012 25,940 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

suspect inner pads are low

Pass 14 Dec 2011 20,750 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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MC54 PUG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MC54 PUG, 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 MC54 PUG registered?

MC54 PUG is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 December 2008.

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