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S4 EEK

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

49,093 mi
Last recorded49,093 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS4 EEK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 49,093 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 48,850 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 48,824 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 48,373 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 48,020 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 46,973 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 46,610 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 45,855 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 45,273 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 43,455 miles

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

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)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 43,455 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

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 23 Mar 2016 40,129 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 40,105 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter housing (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 36,357 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 31,261 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 25,194 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 25,058 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 20,721 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 16,971 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 EEK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EEK, 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 S4 EEK registered?

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

Is S4 EEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S4 EEK shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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