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S9 OOE

2008 Saab 9-3

Yellow Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,190 mi
Last recorded84,190 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS9 OOE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 84,190 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 84,182 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter housing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 68,606 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 51,521 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 49,312 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 49,312 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2016 47,305 miles

All discs lipped

O/S/F inner CV boot damp

Small cut to N/S/F outer tyre side wall

Fail 16 May 2016 47,305 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

All discs lipped

O/S/F inner CV boot damp

Rear brakes binding slightly

Small cut to N/S/F outer tyre side wall

Pass 19 May 2015 45,476 miles

exhaust in poor condition

leak from o/s front inner cv boot

Fail 8 May 2015 45,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

exhaust in poor condition

leak from o/s front inner cv boot

o/s front tyre in poor condition

Pass 24 May 2014 43,776 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 42,186 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 37,292 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 23,813 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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S9 OOE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S9 OOE, 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 S9 OOE registered?

S9 OOE is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is S9 OOE safe to buy?

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