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S40 EUN

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

178,523 mi
Last recorded178,523 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS40 EUN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 178,523 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 172,141 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 164,048 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 164,034 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 160,130 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 149,356 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 135,896 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 129,312 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 121,182 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 109,350 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 97,638 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 95,585 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 88,837 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 79,243 miles

front and rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 16 Jul 2013 67,581 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 66,455 miles

All four tyres worn and perished

Pass 28 Nov 2011 54,452 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 51,502 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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S40 EUN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 S40 EUN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S40 EUN registered?

S40 EUN is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 November 2008.

Is S40 EUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S40 EUN shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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