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SH58 EVM

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,780 mi
Last recorded151,780 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH58 EVM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 151,780 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 151,742 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak both front and rear parts of exhaust leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 137,458 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 118,345 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 118,288 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 98,605 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 83,600 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 76,662 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 76,662 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 65,865 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 55,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 55,336 miles

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

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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SH58 EVM is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 79,194 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 SH58 EVM, 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 17 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SH58 EVM registered?

SH58 EVM is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 February 2009.

Is SH58 EVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH58 EVM 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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