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RO08 AHV

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,199 mi
Last recorded116,199 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 AHV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2020 116,199 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 102,717 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 88,473 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 74,812 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 64,543 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 64,522 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jun 2015 53,554 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2015 53,554 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2014 45,466 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2013 35,760 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 29,009 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2011 26,546 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 26,546 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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RO08 AHV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RO08 AHV, 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 RO08 AHV registered?

RO08 AHV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 June 2008.

Is RO08 AHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO08 AHV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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