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S4 ABV

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,587 mi
Last recorded48,587 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS4 ABV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,790cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 48,587 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 46,706 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 44,702 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 44,701 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 42,414 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 41,287 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 39,553 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 38,229 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 36,998 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 35,983 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 35,093 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside rear tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Pass 29 Mar 2016 30,710 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 27,956 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre has chunk out of outer sidewall not showing cords

offside rear tyre has several chunks out of outer sidewall not showing cords

Fail 7 Apr 2015 27,953 miles

Inner Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre has chunk out of outer sidewall not showing cords

offside rear tyre has several chunks out of outer sidewall not showing cords

Pass 4 Mar 2014 24,726 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

nearside front tyre worn inner and outer edges

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 4 Mar 2014 24,724 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

nearside front tyre worn inner and outer edges

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2013 21,934 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2013 21,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 18,526 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 13,164 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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S4 ABV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S4 ABV, 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 S4 ABV registered?

S4 ABV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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