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MA08 AWJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,053 mi
Last recorded120,053 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 120,053 miles

Front coolant leak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 120,053 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Front coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 19 May 2015 104,317 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 May 2015 104,317 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2014 87,381 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2013 69,632 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 50,531 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)

slight miss shape nearside rear tyre

slight miss shape offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jan 2011 37,159 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 AWJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AWJ, 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 AWJ registered?

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

Is MA08 AWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA08 AWJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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