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SD58 PPO

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

190,583 mi
Last recorded190,583 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD58 PPO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 190,583 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 189,463 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 187,712 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 borderline (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear top suspension arm bush slight play and bush housing corroding

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

Offside Rear top suspension arm bush slight play and bush housing corroding

gear selector stiff

Fail 7 Aug 2018 187,702 miles

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

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 borderline (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear top suspension arm bush slight play and bush housing corroding

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

Offside Rear top suspension arm bush slight play and bush housing corroding

gear selector stiff

Fail 15 Mar 2018 187,693 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 172,925 miles

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)

exhaust heat shiled inscure

Fail 11 Oct 2016 172,891 miles

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

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)

exhaust heat shiled inscure

Pass 16 Oct 2015 161,579 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 146,512 miles

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 127,907 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 105,782 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 85,783 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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SD58 PPO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SD58 PPO, 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 PPO registered?

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

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