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M20 ETE

2008 Saab 9-3

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,699 mi
Last recorded148,699 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM20 ETE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 148,699 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Oct 2023 148,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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 12 Oct 2022 141,730 miles

WATER LEAK

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 141,729 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

WATER LEAK

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 78,062 miles

Front windscreen chip/crack zone b

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 21 Nov 2019 49,919 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 49,028 miles

windscreen chipped/cracked zone B

Fail 18 Mar 2019 49,027 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f anti roll bar linkage boot insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault stability control warning light stays on (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f anti roll bar linkage boot insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag warning light stays on (7.1.6 (a))

windscreen chipped/cracked zone B

Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear brake discs corroded inside surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering lock not functioning steering lock inop (7.3 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2017 44,376 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 38,633 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 38,623 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 34,636 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 30,315 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 26,045 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight cracks on walls of rear tyres

Pass 28 Mar 2011 18,750 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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M20 ETE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M20 ETE, 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 M20 ETE registered?

M20 ETE is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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