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A14 PUT

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

108,101 mi
Last recorded108,101 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 PUT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 108,101 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 107,862 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear heat shield loose

Pass 29 Jun 2022 107,761 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))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 107,751 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 107,281 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 107,281 miles

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

eml on

o/s front and o/s rear brake hose ferrule and brake hose ferrule pipes corroding almost to excess

Pass 25 Jun 2020 105,466 miles

exhaust rear heat shield insecure

n/s and o/s rear shock absorber top mountings corroded almost to excess

Fail 24 Jun 2020 105,466 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

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

exhaust rear heat shield insecure

n/s and o/s rear shock absorber top mountings corroded almost to excess

Pass 3 Jun 2019 101,122 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 101,122 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 93,765 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks

Offside Rear tyre worn on edge

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

front windscreen chiped

Pass 4 Apr 2017 85,009 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2015 74,324 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 66,446 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

dash warns reverse lights inop

Pass 5 Jan 2015 66,446 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

dash warns reverse lights inop

Pass 6 Jan 2014 57,094 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 46,790 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 33,720 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edge

nearside front tyre has a cut(glass)

offside wiper smears slightly

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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A14 PUT is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 A14 PUT, 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 A14 PUT registered?

A14 PUT is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 November 2008.

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