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SD58 GWU

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

141,758 mi
Last recorded141,758 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD58 GWU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 141,758 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 138,206 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Front and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 132,426 miles

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

Coil spring corroded nsf and osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 132,426 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded nsf and osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 128,310 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 117,699 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 115,114 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 115,111 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 110,898 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 105,887 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 105,887 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 100,080 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 93,569 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 93,568 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 86,678 miles

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

front discs lipped

rear discs lipped

Pass 18 Nov 2013 79,014 miles

o/s/r tyre low 3mm

Pass 12 Nov 2012 72,000 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 72,000 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 63,777 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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SD58 GWU is a 2008 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 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 SD58 GWU, 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 SD58 GWU registered?

SD58 GWU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 November 2008.

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