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IIG 7843

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,633 mi
Last recorded133,633 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIIG 7843
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 May 2018 133,633 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 114,334 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine under tray loose

Fail 28 Apr 2017 114,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine under tray loose

Pass 11 Apr 2016 95,190 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

battery loose

engine under tray fitted

oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2015 85,725 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 60,699 miles

o/s front driving lamp lens broken

Fail 7 Feb 2014 60,670 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

o/s front driving lamp lens broken

Pass 17 Dec 2012 44,814 miles

both front tyres wearing low on tread in places

front wiper blades starting to wear

Pass 23 Dec 2011 29,938 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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IIG 7843 is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 IIG 7843, 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 IIG 7843 registered?

IIG 7843 is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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