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AV08 EOD

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

112,250 mi
Last recorded112,250 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 112,250 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Fog lamp lens is cracked

Pass 23 Sep 2025 107,342 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp glass broken.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 107,341 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi broken / leaking/ corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp glass broken.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 101,711 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 99,286 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both and fronts slight (1.2.1 (e))

Rear both sides shock mounts corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2022 93,975 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both sides shock mounts corrosion

Fail 23 Sep 2022 93,975 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both sides shock mounts corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2021 88,755 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 83,066 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front mirror slight dull

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides on calipers and covered in grease (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 78,253 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 78,253 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Number plate lamp very dim

Pass 15 Jun 2018 74,117 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 69,389 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 69,389 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 64,545 miles

Rear tyre valves perishing

Fail 13 Jun 2016 64,545 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear tyre valves perishing

Pass 22 Jun 2015 59,228 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 59,227 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 53,997 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 53,974 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 46,650 miles

Both front tyres wearing badly on inner edge's.

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 36,376 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 27,903 miles

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

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 EOD is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AV08 EOD, 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 EOD registered?

AV08 EOD is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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