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EX08 PSU

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

111,181 mi
Last recorded111,181 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 PSU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 111,181 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber upper mounting corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2021 108,676 miles

Offside Front Seat belt clasp outer casing missing ( Not affect operation)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 108,668 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt clasp outer casing missing ( Not affect operation)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 105,987 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 101,160 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2019 101,160 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2018 94,627 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 88,025 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 80,655 miles

covers and under trays.

Fail 16 Dec 2016 80,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2mm of tread. (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2mm of tread. (4.1.D.1a)

covers and under trays.

Pass 1 Dec 2015 76,766 miles

warning light for steering lock fault on but steering lock operating okay

Fail 1 Dec 2015 76,766 miles

Fuel system component leaking diesel filter at fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

warning light for steering lock fault on but steering lock operating okay

Pass 12 May 2014 66,776 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 66,775 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 54,469 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 42,786 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 29,993 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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EX08 PSU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EX08 PSU, 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 PSU registered?

EX08 PSU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 April 2008.

Is EX08 PSU safe to buy?

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