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AO08 AZP

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

78,921 mi
Last recorded78,921 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 78,921 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front struts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both front wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2020 78,921 miles

Front Exhaust fumes entering cabin Fumes at engine area (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Drop link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulge in outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front struts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both front wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Some stiction on turning road wheel

Pass 9 May 2019 77,842 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At exhaust flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Some stiction on turning road wheel

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 77,842 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Wall damaged. Tyre wearing on --- inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At exhaust flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Some stiction on turning road wheel

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 73,801 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flexi hose area (7.1.2)

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Both front wheels (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 70,426 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting D rubber (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wiper end cap missing

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs have light surface cracks (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 70,246 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting D rubber (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wiper end cap missing

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs have light surface cracks (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 65,497 miles

Engine management light on

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement PLAY AT RUBBER BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 65,497 miles

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

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

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

Engine management light on

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement PLAY AT RUBBER BUSH (2.4.G.2)

bolt loose on front cross member

Pass 25 Mar 2015 60,925 miles

Engine management light on.

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 60,808 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Engine management light on.

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 55,622 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 47,802 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 36,680 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 36,680 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 26,210 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Mar 2011 26,210 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 AZP is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AZP, 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 AZP registered?

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

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