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M12 MMU

2008 Saab 9-3

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

169,195 mi
Last recorded169,195 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 MMU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 169,195 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi section has a minor leak of gases . (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 159,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge of tyre cut . (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 151,033 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 140,728 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 132,424 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 125,063 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 114,343 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 104,147 miles

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 103,437 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour gone white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 85,192 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 71,322 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 53,476 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 35,317 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 MMU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 MMU, 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 MMU registered?

M12 MMU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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