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A10 MKL

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

150,344 mi
Last recorded150,344 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 MKL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 150,344 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 31 May 2025 146,961 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 143,089 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2023 138,587 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 138,587 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 135,479 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 132,860 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 127,212 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2020 127,207 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 119,652 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 119,652 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 112,457 miles

Rear tyres x 2 edges worn

Pass 13 Jun 2017 108,771 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also inner edge wearing and nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 104,176 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 100,268 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 100,268 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre inner edge bold/worn

Pass 1 Jul 2014 92,389 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 92,389 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 86,583 miles

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 19 Nov 2012 74,543 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 62,096 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 42,325 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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A10 MKL is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 A10 MKL, 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 A10 MKL registered?

A10 MKL is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is A10 MKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A10 MKL shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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