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R50 SAU

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

67,795 mi
Last recorded67,795 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR50 SAU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 67,795 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake cable bracket corroded

Offside Rear handbrake cable bracket corroded

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 64,044 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 59,529 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 56,544 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 52,493 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 50,081 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 48,666 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 45,195 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 45,182 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 40,510 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 40,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 36,485 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 31,711 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 27,619 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 27,619 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 24,992 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 21,764 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 17,278 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 11,669 miles

nearside inner side light not working

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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R50 SAU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R50 SAU, 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 R50 SAU registered?

R50 SAU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is R50 SAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R50 SAU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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