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AO08 AZR

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

185,357 mi
Last recorded185,357 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 AZR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 185,357 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 180,070 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 175,143 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 168,803 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 293,103 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2022 161,658 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 149,199 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 137,764 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 128,972 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 113,598 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 99,347 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 88,527 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 76,380 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 63,568 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 54,586 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 42,740 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 31,368 miles

Both rear tyres perished.

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 AZR is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 AZR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO08 AZR registered?

AO08 AZR is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 March 2008.

Is AO08 AZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO08 AZR shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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