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R111 AGV

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

117,032 mi
Last recorded117,032 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR111 AGV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 117,032 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 6 Sep 2024 114,579 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 112,914 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 105,716 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 105,716 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear top shock absorber mount slightly damaged/worn

Pass 29 Dec 2021 97,603 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2021 97,603 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 88,173 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 79,313 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 70,398 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 63,393 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 57,746 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 52,333 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 45,024 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 38,532 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 30,266 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 23,051 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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R111 AGV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R111 AGV, 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 R111 AGV registered?

R111 AGV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 September 2008.

Is R111 AGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R111 AGV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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