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PP54 BLU

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,426 mi
Last recorded88,426 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPP54 BLU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 88,426 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EGR pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 88,416 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EGR pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 77,237 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 70,325 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 69,670 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 69,045 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 68,281 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 67,648 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 22 Jan 2019 64,780 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 64,780 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 56,731 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre wall split no cords exposed

zero emissions no reading

Pass 24 Jan 2017 48,185 miles

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

zero emissions no reading

Pass 21 Jan 2016 38,429 miles

wheel nuts engine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2015 35,192 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 32,137 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 32,137 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre has cracks in side wall

Pass 4 Apr 2013 28,236 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 28,236 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 23,459 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 18,008 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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PP54 BLU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 PP54 BLU, 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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PP54 BLU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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