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RV08 VZZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

117,196 mi
Last recorded117,196 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 VZZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 117,196 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 116,870 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 116,870 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 116,142 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 114,213 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 114,211 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear Both rear stop lamp (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 110,057 miles

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

Rear brake pads lining getting low

nearside front tyre wearing on its inner edges

Fail 2 Feb 2019 110,055 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front brake disk slightly pitted and corroding but not severe

Nearside front tyre wearing on its inner edges

Rear brake pads lining getting low

Pass 13 Jan 2018 102,380 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 93,436 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2017 93,430 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 86,696 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 80,470 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 68,528 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 60,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

rear brake discs heavily corroded on braking surfaces

Pass 7 Nov 2011 51,175 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 43,679 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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RV08 VZZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RV08 VZZ, 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 RV08 VZZ registered?

RV08 VZZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is RV08 VZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV08 VZZ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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