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PX08 RRU

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

155,223 mi
Last recorded155,223 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX08 RRU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 155,223 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 12 Feb 2021 147,988 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 144,265 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 136,960 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 129,258 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 129,258 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 121,879 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 121,879 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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 10 Feb 2016 113,597 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 106,244 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2014 98,697 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 83,296 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 67,688 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 49,198 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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PX08 RRU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PX08 RRU, 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 PX08 RRU registered?

PX08 RRU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is PX08 RRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PX08 RRU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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