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SG58 XMT

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

205,139 mi
Last recorded205,139 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG58 XMT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 205,139 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 200,241 miles

both rear brake dust shields corroded

exhaust deteriorated

oil leak

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2019 200,241 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

both rear brake dust shields corroded

exhaust deteriorated

oil leak

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2018 181,842 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 181,842 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 151,628 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 151,627 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 131,671 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 106,348 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)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 86,376 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 71,227 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 54,782 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 54,782 miles

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

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

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 XMT is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XMT, 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 XMT registered?

SG58 XMT is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is SG58 XMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG58 XMT shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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