2008 SAAB 9-31.9L Diesel

Overall roadworthiness status: passed 2022-10-07, but with advisories indicating ongoing brake imbalance and tyre wear; maintenance trend appears to have worsened with recurring brake and suspension issues over recent years, despite regular testing. Mileage pattern: 107,824 miles at 18 years equates to ~5,990 miles per year, which is low for age but recent years show rapid accumulation—from 97,160 miles in Oct 2021 to 107,824 miles in Oct 2022, an increase of over 10,000 miles in 11 months, suggesting intensified use and potential neglect of wear items. Buyer should inspect in person: the front and rear brake assemblies for imbalance, pad and disc wear, the suspension ball joints and anti‑roll bar linkages for play or deteriorated dust covers, tyre condition for edge wear or exposed cords, headlamp alignment and lens defects, and the exhaust system for leaks; also verify that service intervals have been observed given the oil level history. The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the combination of high‑frequency advisories on brakes, suspension and tyres, together with recent mileage spikes, signals that deferred maintenance may be occurring; a thorough pre‑purchase inspection focusing on those components is essential.