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M12 CRD

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

105,628 mi
Last recorded105,628 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 CRD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 105,628 miles

Offside Front (shock absorber corroded)

Pass 7 Jul 2025 105,008 miles

Offside Front (shock corroded)

Pass 12 Jul 2024 104,013 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 101,101 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 96,414 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on both side and worn close to 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged lens cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 93,084 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 93,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 89,690 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 85,609 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 82,536 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 77,378 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 69,946 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 63,580 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 57,486 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 51,039 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 6 Mar 2012 44,486 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Feb 2011 38,096 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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M12 CRD is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 M12 CRD, 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 M12 CRD registered?

M12 CRD is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is M12 CRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M12 CRD shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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