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AV08 EEF

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,211 mi
Last recorded115,211 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 EEF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2021 115,211 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive light oil stains on engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2021 115,200 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.75 fail. limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn close and heavily miss shapen. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive light oil stains on engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 103,206 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 97,873 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 92,320 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 92,320 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 85,048 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 76,661 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 65,015 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 53,642 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 42,439 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 32,114 miles

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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AV08 EEF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AV08 EEF, 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 AV08 EEF registered?

AV08 EEF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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The MOT history for AV08 EEF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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