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AE08 TGV

2008 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

95,626 mi
Last recorded95,626 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 TGV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 95,626 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 95,606 miles

Nearside mirror glass deteriorated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension components

Pass 15 Jul 2022 95,540 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 95,506 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 95,406 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 95,063 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 94,879 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 91,966 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 80,966 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 80,966 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 70,444 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 70,444 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 58,468 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 46,779 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offsiderear tyre bald on extreme inner edge

Fail 18 Jun 2013 46,779 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offsiderear tyre bald on extreme inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2012 35,579 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 23,554 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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AE08 TGV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AE08 TGV, 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 AE08 TGV registered?

AE08 TGV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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The MOT history for AE08 TGV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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