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P50 MEM

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

87,318 mi
Last recorded87,318 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP50 MEM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 87,318 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 83,850 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 78,925 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 74,185 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 67,465 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Sep 2020 58,058 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 50,474 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 41,825 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 33,745 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 31,749 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 30,346 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 30,346 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 26,968 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 24,839 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 23,444 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 22,686 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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P50 MEM is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 P50 MEM, 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 P50 MEM registered?

P50 MEM is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 September 2008.

Is P50 MEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P50 MEM shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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