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AE57 RXV

2008 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

204,002 mi
Last recorded204,002 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE57 RXV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 204,002 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 May 2024 204,002 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 185,437 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2022 177,026 miles
Fail 28 May 2022 177,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 165,126 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 165,126 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 159,257 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 159,253 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

front wipers are worn

Pass 16 Feb 2019 150,885 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 138,183 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 138,181 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 126,281 miles

Nearside Front TYRE OUTER EDGE WORN

Pass 11 Mar 2016 113,986 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 100,907 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn inside edge

Pass 28 Feb 2014 86,562 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 71,103 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 58,910 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 51,438 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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AE57 RXV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AE57 RXV, 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 AE57 RXV registered?

AE57 RXV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 February 2008.

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The MOT history for AE57 RXV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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