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SA08 TBV

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

143,454 mi
Last recorded143,454 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 TBV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 143,454 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 138,823 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 134,992 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 134,991 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 132,582 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 131,075 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 129,227 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 129,227 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 117,453 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 110,209 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 101,255 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 91,684 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 80,689 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 64,540 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 49,608 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 43,204 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)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 33,391 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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SA08 TBV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,800cc petrol 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 SA08 TBV, 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 TBV registered?

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

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