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M5 AMC

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

101,536 mi
Last recorded101,536 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 AMC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 101,536 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outrigger corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 94,852 miles

Front subframe bolt snapped

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured off side and near side (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 94,849 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high off side and near side (4.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking at fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured off side and near side (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 93,369 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 89,844 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 88,254 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 88,244 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 84,329 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 84,293 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 82,227 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 79,514 miles

All brake discs slighty rusty

Fail 18 Apr 2019 79,514 miles

All brake discs slighty rusty

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 73,405 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 69,116 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 62,226 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 57,421 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 50,100 miles

o/s/rear tyre starting to perish on treads

Fail 3 Jun 2014 50,100 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/rear tyre starting to perish on treads

Pass 21 Jun 2013 41,204 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 32,125 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 27 Apr 2011 24,464 miles

n/s/f tyre side wall slight damage

Pass 27 Apr 2011 24,464 miles

n/s/f tyre side wall slight damage

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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M5 AMC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 M5 AMC, 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 M5 AMC registered?

M5 AMC is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is M5 AMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 AMC shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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