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AC53 AMY

2008 Saab 9-3

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,503 mi
Last recorded72,503 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC53 AMY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 72,503 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 69,030 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 67,766 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 65,450 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 64,583 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 61,139 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 59,462 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 56,374 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 56,363 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2018 54,707 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 54,694 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Steering component deformed rack end bent (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower rollbar link boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 May 2017 51,929 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 43,571 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 38,348 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 33,535 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)

Pass 23 May 2013 27,541 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 27,526 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2012 23,171 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 23,171 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 May 2011 16,094 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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AC53 AMY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AC53 AMY, 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 AC53 AMY registered?

AC53 AMY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is AC53 AMY safe to buy?

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