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A11 RLM

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

45,579 mi
Last recorded45,579 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 RLM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 45,579 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 41,018 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 40,910 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 39,778 miles

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

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

headlamp washers not working

Pass 20 Aug 2021 38,799 miles

Headlamp washers not working

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 37,409 miles

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

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

headlamp cleaning device not working

Pass 9 Sep 2019 37,016 miles

both front suspension top mounts noisy

Pass 12 Sep 2018 36,509 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 36,509 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 34,767 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 30,197 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 26,331 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 22,361 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 18,713 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 15,969 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 14,731 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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A11 RLM is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 A11 RLM, 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 A11 RLM registered?

A11 RLM is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is A11 RLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A11 RLM shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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