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214 MYA

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,669 mi
Last recorded99,669 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration214 MYA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 99,669 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 96,827 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 95,136 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 95,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 92,855 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 90,242 miles

Oil leak

Plastic covers fitted to engine,both sills and underneath vehicle

Fail 9 Dec 2021 90,242 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front tyres worn to 2mm

Oil leak

Plastic covers fitted to engine,both sills and underneath vehicle

Rear brake discs and pads worn low

Pass 21 Dec 2020 88,202 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 86,392 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 3/4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides strong advisory (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear seat belts not tested as some stuff on seat

under cover fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2018 82,282 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 78,035 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2017 78,035 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 71,337 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 64,099 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 55,609 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 49,513 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 42,039 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 34,830 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 29,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 29,419 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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214 MYA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 214 MYA, 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 214 MYA registered?

214 MYA is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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