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SP58 VEO

2009 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,488 mi
Last recorded97,488 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP58 VEO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 97,488 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2026 97,488 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2025 96,380 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 20 May 2024 93,860 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 90,796 miles

Both front struts corroded. Drivers side slight oil misting

Front exhaust silencer corroded.

Power steering lines corroded.

Slight corrosion to front body braces

Small engine oil leak from nearside

Pass 6 May 2022 87,628 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 86,838 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 85,512 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2020 85,511 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 83,755 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 82,034 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 78,892 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 74,884 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 61,068 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 45,001 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 40,987 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 40,987 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 35,486 miles

Nearside Front 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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SP58 VEO is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SP58 VEO, 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 SP58 VEO registered?

SP58 VEO is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 January 2009.

Is SP58 VEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP58 VEO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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