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SA08 TBZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

90,310 mi
Last recorded90,310 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 TBZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 90,310 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 82,272 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 82,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear obvious repair around door latch area

Pass 11 Jan 2017 80,499 miles

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Pass 13 Jan 2016 74,548 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 72,210 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 70,122 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 70,122 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 64,436 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 58,149 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 42,307 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 TBZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 TBZ, 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 TBZ registered?

SA08 TBZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is SA08 TBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA08 TBZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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