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SD58 PTU

2008 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,283 mi
Last recorded145,283 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD58 PTU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 145,283 miles

Nearside Rear cut on side wall

Pass 27 Jan 2018 125,295 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 109,517 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Void of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rears worn on inner edges void of tread (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 93,278 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 93,277 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy section (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 83,619 miles

exhaust leaking

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on outer edge also small cut on outer sidewall

o/s outer stop light

o/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge

Fail 5 Feb 2015 83,619 miles

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

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

exhaust leaking

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on outer edge also small cut on outer sidewall

o/s outer stop light

o/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge

Fail 30 Jan 2014 69,061 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 69,061 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 48,783 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 48,783 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake pads worn 60%

Pass 17 Jan 2012 27,185 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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SD58 PTU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PTU, 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 SD58 PTU?

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What year was SD58 PTU registered?

SD58 PTU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2008.

Is SD58 PTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD58 PTU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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