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SA58 TAU

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,801 mi
Last recorded141,801 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA58 TAU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2023 141,801 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2023 141,801 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 135,575 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 135,575 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 125,962 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 118,666 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 107,378 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 95,967 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 86,279 miles

n/s/r tyre showing signs of cracking

slight play in n/s/r suspension arm bushes

Fail 27 Feb 2017 85,650 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre showing signs of cracking

rear brake pads showing signs of wear

slight play in n/s/r suspension arm bushes

slight travel on handbrake lever

Pass 5 Feb 2016 71,343 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 60,588 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 60,588 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 46,172 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

damage to front bumper

rear discs corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2012 31,649 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 16,860 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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SA58 TAU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SA58 TAU?

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What year was SA58 TAU registered?

SA58 TAU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is SA58 TAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA58 TAU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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