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PX57 VGA

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

173,159 mi
Last recorded173,159 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX57 VGA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 173,159 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 152,442 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 130,185 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 112,172 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 95,366 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 84,363 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

engine malfunction light on.

Pass 21 Dec 2016 80,226 miles

Engine management light on

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2016 80,226 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 73,549 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 62,473 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 16 Dec 2014 62,473 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 19 Dec 2013 49,299 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 49,299 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 38,820 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 27,138 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 20,862 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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PX57 VGA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PX57 VGA, 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 PX57 VGA registered?

PX57 VGA is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 January 2008.

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