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193X130

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,430 mi
Last recorded86,430 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration193X130
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2021 86,430 miles

Fuel Filter Corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Timing Cover Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both Rear Rose Bushes at Hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 82,173 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 74,805 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 74,784 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 70,251 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 64,822 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 60,284 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 60,283 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 60,272 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 56,709 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2014 51,898 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 51,898 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2013 47,410 miles

n/s/f tyre has cut to outer sidewall & tread worn low at outer edges

o/s/f tyre tread worn low at outer edges

rear tyres cracked

Pass 30 May 2012 40,502 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads appear worn low

rear tyres cracked between tread pattern

Pass 17 May 2011 33,936 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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193X130 is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 193X130, 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 193X130 registered?

193X130 is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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