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A23 ERO

2008 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,704 mi
Last recorded134,704 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 ERO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 134,704 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 130,583 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 126,827 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 124,603 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 122,002 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 116,506 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 106,874 miles

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

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))

Offside Front outer door handle defective

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 106,689 miles

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

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

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))

Offside Front outer door handle defective

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 96,010 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Oct 2017 85,653 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 85,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 74,295 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 63,709 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 63,654 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 54,188 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 47,344 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 38,238 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2011 28,661 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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A23 ERO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A23 ERO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A23 ERO registered?

A23 ERO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 July 2008.

Is A23 ERO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 ERO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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