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S90 TUK

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

126,574 mi
Last recorded126,574 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS90 TUK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 11 Oct 2024 126,574 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 114,233 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 108,786 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 98,851 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 91,794 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 82,353 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 76,355 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 72,336 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2016 65,339 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 57,075 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 50,018 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 40,453 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 30,644 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 21,599 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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S90 TUK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S90 TUK, 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 S90 TUK registered?

S90 TUK is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is S90 TUK safe to buy?

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