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274X954

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

74,688 mi
Last recorded74,688 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration274X954
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 74,688 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 65,231 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 60,491 miles

rear heatshield insecure

Pass 7 Apr 2014 50,818 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 50,814 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 42,463 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 42,463 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 34,512 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 34,512 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 29,984 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 29,984 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside 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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274X954 is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 274X954, 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 274X954 registered?

274X954 is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is 274X954 safe to buy?

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