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SA58 ABT

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

118,790 mi
Last recorded118,790 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA58 ABT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 118,790 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 118,790 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 115,468 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 115,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 106,032 miles

Blow on middle box

Pass 27 Aug 2021 95,830 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Aug 2021 95,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Aug 2020 79,994 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 70,538 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 May 2018 55,482 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 55,416 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 41,110 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 41,110 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 40,664 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front tyre wearing low 3mm

uneven wear to r/o/s tyre inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2015 37,674 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

undertray fitted

uneven wear to both rear tyres [inner edges]

Pass 23 Oct 2014 35,184 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2013 33,123 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 30,552 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2011 28,678 miles

both front tyres wearing low 3mm

sump guard fitted

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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SA58 ABT is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SA58 ABT, 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 SA58 ABT registered?

SA58 ABT is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 October 2008.

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