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MA08 AVV

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,549 mi
Last recorded143,549 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 AVV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 143,549 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 141,057 miles

Nearside Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS AND OS FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 128,017 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 124,531 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 124,432 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Power steering component leaking Rack, possible switch area. (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and going out of shape. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 116,468 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear shock worn.

Fail 14 Jan 2019 116,465 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear shock worn.

Pass 3 Aug 2017 108,077 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 108,077 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 105,515 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2016 105,515 miles

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 98,003 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 88,870 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 76,585 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 64,599 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 53,166 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 53,166 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 38,691 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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MA08 AVV 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 66.7%.

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 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 MA08 AVV, 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 AVV registered?

MA08 AVV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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