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EX08 PTO

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

170,393 mi
Last recorded170,393 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 PTO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 170,393 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 170,378 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 166,614 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

damage to top side panels

oil leak

rear brake backing plates corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2019 166,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

damage to top side panels

oil leak

rear brake backing plates corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2019 166,603 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

damage to top side panels

oil leak

rear brake backing plates corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2018 155,510 miles

Central exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 155,510 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 144,233 miles

o/s/f anti rattle pad missing

rear backing plates corroded

rear exhaust heat shield loose

rear pads worn advise replacement

Pass 21 Jun 2016 129,728 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 118,110 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres inner sidewalls cracking and wearing uneven on inner edge (225/45/17)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 107,246 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 107,246 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

unable to check o/s/r wheel bearing has brake has seized up badly

Pass 14 Jun 2013 95,644 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 84,219 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 84,219 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 73,129 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 73,129 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 PTO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 PTO, 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 PTO registered?

EX08 PTO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is EX08 PTO safe to buy?

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