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MAT 150N

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

191,109 mi
Last recorded191,109 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAT 150N
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 191,109 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 186,477 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 186,464 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view big chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 186,001 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 185,160 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Steering rack end/inner tie rid (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 185,150 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear silencer (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Steering rack end/inner tie rid (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 170,868 miles

Nearside steering rack inner tie rod has slight play

Pass 9 Oct 2020 157,353 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 157,353 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 144,123 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 127,900 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 108,130 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)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 96,986 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 89,483 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 82,383 miles

Both Rear Tyres Extremely Bold On Inside Edge

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)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 82,379 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Both Rear Tyres Extremely Bold On Inside Edge

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 19 Aug 2013 71,538 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Aug 2012 50,470 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 27,238 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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MAT 150N is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MAT 150N, 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 MAT 150N registered?

MAT 150N is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 July 2008.

Is MAT 150N safe to buy?

The MOT history for MAT 150N shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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