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AB06 THE

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

228,064 mi
Last recorded228,064 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB06 THE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 228,064 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 227,949 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 219,912 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 219,912 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 206,970 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 188,320 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 168,866 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 153,753 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 150,542 miles

child seat fitted

Fail 23 Jun 2016 150,542 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

child seat fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2015 144,053 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 138,621 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Dec 2013 121,547 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front pads wear,discs corrosion,front brakes starting distortion

n/s wiper smearing

Pass 21 Dec 2013 121,547 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front pads wear,discs corrosion,front brakes starting distortion

n/s wiper smearing

Pass 18 Oct 2012 103,626 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Oct 2012 103,626 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2011 82,573 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 82,573 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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AB06 THE 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 66.7%.

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 AB06 THE, 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 AB06 THE registered?

AB06 THE is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 September 2008.

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