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AO08 AZC

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

154,147 mi
Last recorded154,147 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 AZC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 154,147 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 154,147 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 150,986 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 147,474 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 151,515 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

exhuast steel mount split on engine

Pass 27 Feb 2013 91,536 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 43,674 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 22,674 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 22,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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 AZC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AO08 AZC, 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 AO08 AZC registered?

AO08 AZC is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is AO08 AZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO08 AZC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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