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EV04 ERO

2008 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

93,573 mi
Last recorded93,573 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEV04 ERO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 93,573 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 90,730 miles

Rear heat shield loose

coil springs corroding

Pass 6 Nov 2023 89,982 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 87,673 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 84,277 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 84,277 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect Characters incorrectly spaced (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect Characters incorrectly spaced (0.1 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 81,267 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 75,840 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 13 Aug 2015 67,513 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 55,879 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 42,589 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 34,392 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 23,605 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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EV04 ERO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EV04 ERO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EV04 ERO?

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What year was EV04 ERO registered?

EV04 ERO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 July 2008.

Is EV04 ERO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EV04 ERO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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