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ML08 MOU

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

139,588 mi
Last recorded139,588 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 MOU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 139,588 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 129,026 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 129,006 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 121,425 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 108,779 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 108,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 99,940 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 99,940 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 96,597 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 96,597 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 May 2017 90,095 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 77,951 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 77,949 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215 55 16 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre tread low on edges 215 55 16

Offside Front tyre tread low on edges 215 55 16

Nearside Rear tyre tread very low on edges 215 55 16

Offside Rear tyre tread very low on edges 215 55 16

Pass 16 Apr 2015 67,779 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 67,777 miles

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both front tyres low on edges possible tracking problem

engine light on

Pass 22 Apr 2014 59,281 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 49,491 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 36,375 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 26,615 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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ML08 MOU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ML08 MOU, 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 ML08 MOU registered?

ML08 MOU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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