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AO08 AZJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

245,852 mi
Last recorded245,852 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2022 245,852 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 240,725 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Minor play in Steering rack end joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 231,282 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 226,314 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel filter cover damp

Fail 12 Jul 2019 226,223 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

feul filter wet

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2018 201,874 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 158,397 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 143,854 miles

Poss fuel leak Oil leak Coolant leak

Pass 10 Jul 2015 123,509 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 123,509 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 107,012 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre perished in tread, cracking on inner sidewall and has a nail in

slight damage to offside front wing

Pass 13 Jun 2013 92,134 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 8,047 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 55,996 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 AZJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AZJ, 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 AZJ registered?

AO08 AZJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is AO08 AZJ safe to buy?

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