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M16 EAD

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

139,661 mi
Last recorded139,661 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM16 EAD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 6 Aug 2026 139,661 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2025 136,562 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 132,842 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 129,958 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 127,426 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 124,882 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 123,851 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 121,006 miles

Nearside Rear lamp lens insecure

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2018 115,895 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 111,789 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 103,934 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 91,936 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2014 79,601 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 68,408 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 53,222 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 37,485 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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M16 EAD is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M16 EAD, 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 M16 EAD registered?

M16 EAD is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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