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AV08 EEW

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

96,204 mi
Last recorded96,204 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 96,204 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 94,619 miles

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2024 89,158 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 87,614 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear hand brake low on effort

Fail 18 Jan 2024 87,614 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear hand brake low on effort

Pass 24 Jan 2023 83,333 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 79,544 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 75,670 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 75,670 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking leak at fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 72,228 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

strong advise fuel filter damp.may require attention

Pass 25 Jan 2019 66,014 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 57,896 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe flexible joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Cotton reel bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 57,896 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe flexible joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Cotton reel bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 48,449 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 41,261 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 36,124 miles

Both reat ytres worn/distorted on inner edges

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 36,124 miles

Both reat ytres worn/distorted on inner edges

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 32,116 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 21 Mar 2013 26,170 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 20,231 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 20,231 miles

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 14,575 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 EEW is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EEW, 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 EEW registered?

AV08 EEW is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is AV08 EEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV08 EEW shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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