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SG58 XMA

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

182,791 mi
Last recorded182,791 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG58 XMA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2022 182,791 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 175,691 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak

Under-tray fitted

Fail 17 Dec 2021 175,689 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak

Under-tray fitted

Pass 28 Dec 2020 166,241 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 159,024 miles

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

Nearside Rear suspension level indicator broken

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

Fail 22 Jan 2020 158,947 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear suspension level indicator broken

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 147,509 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 147,424 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 131,530 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 108,301 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 103,050 miles

Front tyres worn uneven and NSF scuffed outer wall

OSF shock absorber weeping

Rear trailing arm bushes splitting

Slight play in OS front D bush and droplink

Fail 16 Oct 2015 103,050 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high BOTH (1.8)

Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front tyres worn uneven and NSF scuffed outer wall

OSF shock absorber weeping

Rear trailing arm bushes splitting

Slight play in OS front D bush and droplink

Pass 13 Oct 2014 92,833 miles

exhaust corroding

front tyres worn on edges and getting low

wipers smearing boarderline

Fail 13 Oct 2014 92,833 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust corroding

front tyres worn on edges and getting low

wipers smearing boarderline

Pass 7 Oct 2013 84,845 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 74,629 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 60,623 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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SG58 XMA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SG58 XMA, 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 SG58 XMA registered?

SG58 XMA is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 October 2008.

Is SG58 XMA safe to buy?

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