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AA03 RAA

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,359 mi
Last recorded104,359 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA03 RAA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 104,359 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 104,122 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 101,747 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 101,744 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 100,080 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 100,080 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 98,201 miles

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 98,201 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 94,271 miles

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine has oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2018 90,761 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 82,636 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 74,030 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 61,462 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 48,068 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 35,706 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 34,754 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 23,738 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 15,183 miles

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

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

one of two brake lights innop on near side.

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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AA03 RAA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol 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 AA03 RAA, 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 AA03 RAA registered?

AA03 RAA is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is AA03 RAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA03 RAA 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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