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PE58 GKA

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,013 mi
Last recorded111,013 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE58 GKA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 111,013 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 111,013 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 89,334 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2021 89,334 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 72,081 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 71,771 miles

Bonnet showing slight signs of accident damage

Bonnet support missing

Pass 5 Jan 2019 69,549 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2018 69,548 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking Rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 67,258 miles

Bonnet upright support ? Missing ? Bonnet damaged

Nearside Front Tyre has slight sidewall damage

Fail 20 Dec 2017 67,258 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Bonnet upright support ? Missing ? Bonnet damaged

Nearside Front Tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 5 Dec 2016 64,278 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 62,280 miles

Bonnet support stay missing ?

Emissions too clean to register?

Fail 3 Dec 2015 62,280 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Bonnet support stay missing ?

Emissions too clean to register?

Pass 29 Dec 2014 58,914 miles

emissions too clean to register ?

o/s +n/s front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges ?

Pass 12 Nov 2013 56,213 miles

emmissions to clean to register

Pass 12 Oct 2012 52,723 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 49,238 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 49,238 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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PE58 GKA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PE58 GKA, 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 PE58 GKA registered?

PE58 GKA is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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