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S2 SMV

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

102,885 mi
Last recorded102,885 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS2 SMV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 102,885 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 99,625 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 95,556 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 95,556 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 92,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 90,562 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 88,565 miles

Both rear tyres perished and wearing on edges

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

Oil leak

Rear bushes deteriorated

Pass 5 Jun 2019 86,549 miles

Both front tyres perished

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

Nearside rear tyre heavily perished

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension bushes perishing

Undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Jun 2019 86,549 miles

Both front tyres perished

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

Nearside rear tyre heavily perished

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension bushes perishing

Undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2018 83,693 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 83,593 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 81,613 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 May 2015 71,662 miles

both side front droplinks slight play

front tyres wearing uneven and worn on edges

offside rear tyre worn on edges close to exposing cords

Pass 14 May 2014 61,657 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 51,535 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 41,349 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 31,992 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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S2 SMV 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 88.2%.

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 S2 SMV, 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 S2 SMV registered?

S2 SMV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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