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AV08 EET

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

128,866 mi
Last recorded128,866 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 EET
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 128,866 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 128,028 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 126,751 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 123,905 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 123,740 miles

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

Central 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))

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

Pass 1 May 2019 118,659 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 111,279 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 103,846 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 103,846 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 94,764 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 84,047 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 74,219 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 74,208 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 67,091 miles

air bag light on

steering wheel air bag taped up

Pass 19 Apr 2012 48,350 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 29,103 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 29,103 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 EET 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 76.5%.

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 EET, 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 EET registered?

AV08 EET is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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The MOT history for AV08 EET shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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