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S555 PWF

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

148,050 mi
Last recorded148,050 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS555 PWF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 148,050 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2021 147,960 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 144,649 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 144,649 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 132,148 miles

Front BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

Front SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK FROM FRONT PIPE

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside MIRROR DISCOLOURED

Rear BOTH REAR STOP LIGHTS DISCOLOURED

Rear REAR EXHAUST MOUNT SPLIT AND ONE MISSING

Fail 12 Jun 2018 132,148 miles

Front BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

Front SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK FROM FRONT PIPE

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside MIRROR DISCOLOURED

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear BOTH REAR STOP LIGHTS DISCOLOURED

Rear REAR EXHAUST MOUNT SPLIT AND ONE MISSING

Pass 6 Jun 2017 117,883 miles

Boot lid hits body when open

Rear brake light units slightly discoloured

Fail 2 Jun 2017 117,784 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front upper cover (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Boot lid hits body when open

Rear brake light units slightly discoloured

Pass 9 Jun 2016 106,011 miles

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

suggest brake check front pads low

Pass 5 Jun 2015 94,229 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 94,227 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

heat shield loose

rear no/plate poor

Pass 5 Jun 2014 83,267 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 73,005 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 59,798 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 42,411 miles

Nearside front tyre worn to 2.5mm

Offside front tyre worn to 2.5mm

Fail 19 May 2011 42,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front tyre worn to 2.5mm

Offside front tyre worn to 2.5mm

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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S555 PWF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 S555 PWF, 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 S555 PWF registered?

S555 PWF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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