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R33 CRH

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

49,995 mi
Last recorded49,995 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR33 CRH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 49,995 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254517 (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate airbag (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 49,953 miles

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 24 Jul 2024 49,622 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 49,190 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 48,962 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 48,473 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 48,253 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 47,850 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTER EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER SKIN SPLITTING (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 46,465 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SLIGHT BLOW AROUND SEAMS (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2017 44,973 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer outer skin splitting slightly (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2016 42,041 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 36,409 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 36,409 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 May 2014 31,128 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 25,629 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 19,715 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 13,611 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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R33 CRH is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 R33 CRH, 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 R33 CRH registered?

R33 CRH is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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The MOT history for R33 CRH shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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