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A17 UNN

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

39,251 mi
Last recorded39,251 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 UNN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 39,251 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear/close to fail criteria (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage/impression of cords can be seen (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 37,641 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Rear Nearside &Offside (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 36,080 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 36,080 miles

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

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

Central Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 33,355 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 28,886 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 26,856 miles

Nearside mirror has been removed

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

exhaust emission to low to record

Pass 1 Nov 2017 25,076 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 9 Jan 2016 22,006 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2015 20,833 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 19,630 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 18,661 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 18,053 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 16,899 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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A17 UNN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 A17 UNN, 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 A17 UNN registered?

A17 UNN is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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