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SA04 OAB

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

95,721 mi
Last recorded95,721 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA04 OAB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 95,721 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2024 84,903 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 78,134 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 77,871 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 74,823 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 72,041 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 67,288 miles

Advise Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

Fail 27 Dec 2019 67,288 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner portion of the tread area of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre has light undulation on the inner portion of the tread indicating the structure of the tyre may be starting to breakdown . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 59,213 miles

Advise Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

Pass 7 Dec 2017 50,571 miles

Advise Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 28 Dec 2016 46,314 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2015 43,936 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Slight play both front drop links

Pass 5 Dec 2014 42,373 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

rear brake discs scored

Fail 5 Dec 2014 42,373 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

rear brake discs scored

Pass 6 Dec 2013 36,905 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Dec 2012 32,928 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2011 23,286 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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SA04 OAB is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SA04 OAB, 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 SA04 OAB registered?

SA04 OAB is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 September 2008.

Is SA04 OAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA04 OAB shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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