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SA58 TWC

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

140,081 mi
Last recorded140,081 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA58 TWC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 140,081 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 133,542 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 133,542 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 127,066 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 121,017 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 121,017 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 120,595 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 119,816 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 118,369 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 116,261 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 116,261 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 113,352 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 110,833 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 110,833 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 107,928 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 98,944 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2013 98,944 miles

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 71,260 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 71,260 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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 TWC is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2009 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 79,194 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 TWC, 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 17 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 TWC registered?

SA58 TWC is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 January 2009.

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