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SA08 TAV

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,183 mi
Last recorded136,183 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 TAV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 136,183 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 110,877 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Strong advise Manifold / EGR Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/R16 97W (5.2.3 (e))

Park brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear 215/55/R16 97W (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 110,877 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Strong advise Manifold / EGR Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/R16 97W (5.2.3 (e))

Park brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear 215/55/R16 97W (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 91,505 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 70,279 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge is wearing

Fail 5 Jan 2017 70,278 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge is wearing

Pass 18 Dec 2015 47,321 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 43,482 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

exhaust rear heat shield insecure

Pass 21 Mar 2014 38,963 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 35,822 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 32,089 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 23,579 miles

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)

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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SA08 TAV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SA08 TAV, 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 SA08 TAV registered?

SA08 TAV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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