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E196 ANN

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,949 mi
Last recorded24,949 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE196 ANN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 19 Apr 2019 24,949 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 24,480 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 24,131 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 21,635 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 21,094 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 19,371 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 17,046 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 15,009 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front tyres are wearing on the outer edges

Pass 15 Apr 2011 12,583 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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E196 ANN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E196 ANN, 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 E196 ANN registered?

E196 ANN is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is E196 ANN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E196 ANN shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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