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MA03 EDS

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

108,056 mi
Last recorded108,056 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA03 EDS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 108,056 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 103,415 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 101,959 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 101,959 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 89,799 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (Recommend attention soon) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear tyre has a split on inner sidewall (Recommend attention soon)

Small chips in windscreen. O/S/R inner position lamp slightly discoloured.

Pass 20 Nov 2017 78,197 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 65,427 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 60,757 miles

Front brake discs worn, lipped and corroded

Rear brake discs worn, lipped and corroded

both rear tyres perished, cracking 2010

wipers smeer

Pass 27 Aug 2014 55,387 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 51,750 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 42,564 miles

slight play in nearside front top mount

Pass 25 Aug 2011 32,578 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged

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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MA03 EDS is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 MA03 EDS, 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 MA03 EDS registered?

MA03 EDS is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 September 2008.

Is MA03 EDS safe to buy?

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