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MA08 AWO

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

176,274 mi
Last recorded176,274 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 176,274 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 164,498 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and nearside front ()

Pass 19 Aug 2022 161,214 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 141,496 miles

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

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

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

engine check light on vehicle date of first use march 2008. You need to inspect MIL fitted to diesel vehicles with 4 or more wheels and first used on or after 1 July 2008.

Pass 15 Sep 2020 130,112 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged case cracked ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Sep 2020 130,111 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged case cracked ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Sep 2019 121,686 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 121,659 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 112,441 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 112,107 miles

Emissions not tested engine oil level too high (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 89,327 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 89,327 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Offside front steering rack gaiter twisted

Pass 18 Oct 2016 75,562 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 60,363 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 60,360 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 39,899 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 27,979 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 23,587 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 19,883 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 29 Mar 2011 19,883 miles

front wipers starting to smear

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 AWO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AWO, 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 AWO registered?

MA08 AWO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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