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SA58 TCJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

143,472 mi
Last recorded143,472 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 143,472 miles

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

Rear subframe corroded

Rear suspension rusty

suspension rusty

Pass 4 Aug 2025 138,759 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 135,759 miles

Nearside Rear rear trailing arm bush perishing

Offside Rear rear trailing arm bush perishing

Pass 3 Oct 2023 131,344 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 125,326 miles

Coolant leak engine coolant leak to rear of engine

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension arm rose bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension arm rose bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounting area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 125,293 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak engine coolant leak to rear of engine

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind when rotated by hand (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension arm rose bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension arm rose bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounting area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 122,035 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 120,188 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 116,686 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 116,679 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 111,823 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 104,616 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 98,796 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 93,172 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 92,837 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brake discs corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2014 86,002 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2013 79,826 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 79,763 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 58,250 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 TCJ 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 89.5%.

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 SA58 TCJ, 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 TCJ registered?

SA58 TCJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is SA58 TCJ safe to buy?

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