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504 TR

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,526 mi
Last recorded112,526 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration504 TR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 112,526 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexable exhaust pipe has minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated arm ball joint dust cover perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in tread also tyre worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front jacking block missing from floor

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated arm ball joint dust cover perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front seat belt retracting very slow

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all four alloy road wheels have damage on outer rims

Pass 29 Oct 2024 107,485 miles

Nearside Front Lower wishbone ball joint gaiter starting to perish

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower wishbone ball joint gaiter starting to perish

driver seat worn

slight blow on exhaust flexable pipe

slight knocking noise on steering

Fail 29 Oct 2024 107,485 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower wishbone ball joint gaiter starting to perish

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower wishbone ball joint gaiter starting to perish

driver seat worn

slight blow on exhaust flexable pipe

slight knocking noise on steering

Pass 31 Oct 2023 102,009 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn out of shape inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 102,009 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn out of shape inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 97,829 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn out of shape inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 97,829 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn out of shape inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 91,280 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre worn out of shape inner shoulder

Fail 28 Oct 2021 91,280 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre worn out of shape inner shoulder

Pass 5 Oct 2020 84,771 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 78,085 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 78,085 miles

Fuel system component leaking rear fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 70,593 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 64,422 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 59,215 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 55,172 miles

Sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2014 51,758 miles

Sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2013 44,913 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2012 39,700 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 31,109 miles

deep cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

Fail 27 Sep 2011 31,109 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

deep cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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504 TR is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 504 TR, 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 504 TR registered?

504 TR is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 December 2008.

Is 504 TR safe to buy?

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