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513 AOX

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,621 mi
Last recorded72,621 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration513 AOX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 72,621 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 69,200 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Mar 2023 66,137 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 66,137 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 63,707 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated OSR/NSR corroded to calipers (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edge, primary grooves @ 2mm no cords showing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 63,707 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated OSR/NSR corroded to calipers (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edge - close to limit @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 61,854 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Union by tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 59,640 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Faded/smoked (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides onto claipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Alongside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 55,960 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material unions by tank corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge bald - non primary grooves (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges low - non primary grooves (5.2.3 (e))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged faded (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge low - non primary grooves (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 55,957 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material unions by tank corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge bald - non primary grooves (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges low - non primary grooves (5.2.3 (e))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged faded (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge low - non primary grooves (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 50,347 miles

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

nsf tyre worn on edge and sidewall cut

Fail 22 Mar 2018 50,347 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

nsf tyre worn on edge and sidewall cut

Pass 10 Feb 2017 42,473 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 36,010 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 25,691 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 25,691 miles

Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2014 23,788 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 21,184 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 18,429 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 16,680 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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513 AOX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 513 AOX, 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 513 AOX registered?

513 AOX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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