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AO08 AZA

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

185,293 mi
Last recorded185,293 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 AZA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 185,293 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases multiple minor leaks throughout system (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

general corrosion to suspension components

Fail 30 Apr 2025 185,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases multiple minor leaks throughout system (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

general corrosion to suspension components

Pass 3 May 2024 180,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Several areas of slight corrosion too suspension/brake components on underside of vehicle...

Fail 19 Apr 2024 180,938 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Several areas of slight corrosion too suspension/brake components on underside of vehicle...

Pass 16 Mar 2022 180,760 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + out of shape 225.45.17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Additional braking device mounting insecure back plate rusty/corroded (1.1.19 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear parking brake very weak.

Pass 26 Aug 2020 179,464 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 179,420 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2020 179,204 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 173,166 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 163,190 miles

Nearside Front suspension top mounting bearing noisy when steering turned lock to lock

Offside Front suspension top mounting bearing noisy when steering turned lock to lock

Pass 3 Jan 2017 149,082 miles

Front & Rear Discs Slight Corroded.

Rear Tyres Slightly Out Of Shape, On The Inside Edges.

Pass 25 Feb 2016 142,619 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 129,394 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 129,390 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2014 117,338 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 117,338 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 91,127 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 8 Mar 2012 65,018 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 9 Feb 2011 39,204 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 9 Feb 2011 39,204 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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AO08 AZA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AO08 AZA, 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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AO08 AZA is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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