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R12 TCA

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,906 mi
Last recorded97,906 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 TCA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 97,906 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 95,372 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 88,065 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 75,692 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 60,928 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 60,928 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 53,506 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 50,479 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 4 Apr 2018 49,369 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 49,369 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 48,642 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 47,552 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 42,192 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 42,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 34,834 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake pads 70% worn

twoside lights per side at rear only one on in n/s/r lamp

Pass 2 Apr 2014 34,834 miles

front brake pads 70% worn

twoside lights per side at rear only one on in n/s/r lamp

Pass 26 Apr 2013 29,455 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 29,455 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 28,116 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 21,859 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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R12 TCA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R12 TCA, 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 R12 TCA registered?

R12 TCA is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is R12 TCA safe to buy?

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