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EX08 PPK

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,130 mi
Last recorded111,130 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 PPK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 111,130 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Feb 2022 111,130 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 105,361 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 105,361 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Drop link knocking and bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn And dust cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Drop link knocking and bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 102,468 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 94,461 miles

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))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 84,901 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible section (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 75,302 miles

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 22 Feb 2016 65,238 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 56,356 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 50,026 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 41,833 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 41,833 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 33,841 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 26,148 miles

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)

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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EX08 PPK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EX08 PPK, 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 EX08 PPK registered?

EX08 PPK is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is EX08 PPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX08 PPK shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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