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P444 PNK

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

124,114 mi
Last recorded124,114 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP444 PNK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 124,114 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake slight bind

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 122,500 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 122,500 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 120,711 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Signs of corrosion on under side of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 118,701 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 115,486 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 113,373 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 111,653 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 108,467 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 108,467 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 104,431 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 97,031 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 88,382 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 77,954 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 68,231 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 57,518 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 42,519 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 29,350 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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P444 PNK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P444 PNK, 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 P444 PNK registered?

P444 PNK is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 January 2008.

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The MOT history for P444 PNK shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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