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M26 AER

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

151,930 mi
Last recorded151,930 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM26 AER
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 151,930 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 145,210 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 139,868 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 134,299 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 129,760 miles

Oil leak from Steering rack

Pass 26 May 2021 118,774 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 103,992 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 88,011 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 72,222 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 63,259 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 63,157 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 28 May 2016 56,233 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 50,102 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 41,372 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 34,997 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 34,993 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2012 26,886 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 19,424 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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M26 AER is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 M26 AER, 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 M26 AER registered?

M26 AER is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is M26 AER safe to buy?

The MOT history for M26 AER shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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