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ST58 PHX

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,005 mi
Last recorded119,005 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST58 PHX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 119,005 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 107,220 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 96,880 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 96,880 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low approx. 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 88,222 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Dec 2019 88,222 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 81,592 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 81,592 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 74,168 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 73,899 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55r16 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2016 65,055 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2016 65,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 57,102 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 50,656 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 50,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 42,679 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 36,444 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 30,478 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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ST58 PHX is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 ST58 PHX, 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 ST58 PHX registered?

ST58 PHX is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2009.

Is ST58 PHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST58 PHX shows 18 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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