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R600 STR

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

110,731 mi
Last recorded110,731 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR600 STR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 110,731 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 105,121 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 97,138 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 82,218 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 82,218 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 68,147 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 68,147 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 59,269 miles

EML on (engine management light)

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)

n/s/f alloy wheel has a dented / distorted inner bead rim

offside rear tyre slightly distorted on inner edge and has nail in.

slight play in both front anti-roll bar link rods

Pass 25 Sep 2012 44,226 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 28,319 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 27,489 miles

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

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

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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R600 STR is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R600 STR, 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 R600 STR registered?

R600 STR is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is R600 STR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R600 STR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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