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S17 PCM

2008 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

203,668 mi
Last recorded203,668 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS17 PCM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 203,668 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil leak / weep

Pass 15 Mar 2022 194,553 miles

Rear rear pads worn low

Fail 2 Mar 2022 194,552 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear rear pads worn low

Pass 11 Mar 2021 183,606 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 177,302 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 164,886 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 156,834 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 156,834 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 139,903 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 127,731 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 112,857 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 99,072 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 92,569 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 92,569 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 81,366 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 59,443 miles

Bonnet catch sticking

Screw in nearside rear tyre

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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S17 PCM is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel 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 S17 PCM, 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 S17 PCM registered?

S17 PCM is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 October 2008.

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