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MF02 APR

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

158,496 mi
Last recorded158,496 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF02 APR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 158,496 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2025 154,215 miles

Front Front headlamp beam pattern is poor but still a pattern

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 147,311 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 138,362 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 128,795 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 122,106 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 117,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 108,076 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2019 108,076 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2017 99,114 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 89,442 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 77,622 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 65,792 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 65,778 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 54,470 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 54,465 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 43,998 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 30,522 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 23,428 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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MF02 APR is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc 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 MF02 APR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MF02 APR registered?

MF02 APR is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 February 2008.

Is MF02 APR safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF02 APR 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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