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MA08 AVM

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

134,209 mi
Last recorded134,209 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 AVM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 134,209 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 119,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 110,274 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 105,198 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 101,201 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 99,948 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 96,967 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 88,158 miles

Offside Front tyre tread low

Fail 20 Nov 2017 88,157 miles

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

Offside Front tyre tread low

Pass 21 Nov 2016 79,750 miles

nearside rear tyre tread worn on outer edge

no diesel emission readings

Fail 21 Nov 2016 79,750 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre tread worn on outer edge

no diesel emission readings

Pass 17 Nov 2015 76,171 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front caliper slider gaiters damaged-sliders exposed

front and rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2014 70,710 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 70,710 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 60,962 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 45,536 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 29,033 miles

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)

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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MA08 AVM is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MA08 AVM, 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 MA08 AVM registered?

MA08 AVM is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 April 2008.

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