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S21 MPF

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

111,614 mi
Last recorded111,614 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS21 MPF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 111,614 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2025 106,651 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 97,474 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 85,413 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2023 85,413 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 May 2022 78,099 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 73,689 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 73,686 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened brake disc backplate missng (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rubber fuel line to fuel filter perished not leaking

Pass 31 Jul 2020 63,046 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 55,283 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 50,158 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 46,006 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 45,978 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 41,496 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 36,552 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front brake disc inner surface is corroded and pitted

offside front brake disc inner surface is corroded and pitted

Pass 13 May 2014 30,509 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 30,509 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2013 24,897 miles
Fail 27 May 2013 24,897 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 21,370 miles
Pass 30 May 2011 16,896 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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S21 MPF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 S21 MPF, 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 S21 MPF registered?

S21 MPF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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The MOT history for S21 MPF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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