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MP08 SMP

2008 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

77,517 mi
Last recorded77,517 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP08 SMP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 77,517 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2026 76,962 miles

Front Subframe corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipes corroded

Rear Subframe corroded

Underbody corrosion

Fail 17 Mar 2026 76,962 miles

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

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

Front Subframe corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipes corroded

Rear Subframe corroded

Underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2025 74,583 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre abnormal wear

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre abnormal wear

Offside Rear Tyre worn on edges

Oil leak

Underbody corrosion

Fail 10 Mar 2025 74,582 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre abnormal wear

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre abnormal wear

Offside Rear Tyre worn on edges

Oil leak

Underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Mar 2024 71,980 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Heat shield loose

Underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2023 69,382 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2022 63,919 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre abnormal wear

Pass 16 Mar 2021 61,061 miles

Exhaust system corrosion

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

Offside Rear Tyre abnormal wear on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 16 Mar 2021 61,061 miles

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

Exhaust system corrosion

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

Offside Rear Tyre abnormal wear on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2020 59,707 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 54,597 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 47,107 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre abnormal wear inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre abnormal wear inner edge

Pass 5 May 2017 40,464 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 32,565 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 27,015 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 22,846 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 19,367 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 16,322 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)

Pass 9 May 2011 11,426 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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MP08 SMP is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MP08 SMP, 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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MP08 SMP is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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