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P31 REB

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

163,076 mi
Last recorded163,076 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP31 REB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 163,076 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 163,076 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 160,930 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 160,722 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 152,244 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 139,283 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 139,283 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 128,193 miles

Nearside Rear cut on inside tyre wall no ply showning

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 128,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear cut on inside tyre wall no ply showning

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 118,391 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 118,391 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 110,973 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 102,582 miles

windscreen has chips all over

Pass 9 Jul 2013 92,129 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 71,821 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 47,036 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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P31 REB is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P31 REB, 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 P31 REB registered?

P31 REB is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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