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R11 EUS

2008 Saab 9-3

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

55,302 mi
Last recorded55,302 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR11 EUS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 55,302 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 55,007 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 54,243 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 52,996 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 50,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside rear heat shield loose

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear sub-frame corroded

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 18 Nov 2019 50,799 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside rear heat shield loose

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear sub-frame corroded

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 3 Dec 2018 48,700 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 44,716 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 42,584 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 40,513 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 40,513 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 36,766 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 32,576 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)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 32,576 miles

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

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 20 Mar 2012 30,394 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 24,155 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust centre pipe mounting deteriorating new required

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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R11 EUS is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R11 EUS, 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 R11 EUS registered?

R11 EUS is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 March 2008.

Is R11 EUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R11 EUS shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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