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SA51 AZA

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

119,584 mi
Last recorded119,584 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA51 AZA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 119,584 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 119,580 miles

Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 110,433 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 103,794 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s and n/s rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2021 96,704 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s rear brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 96,704 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s rear brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 90,287 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2020 90,103 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 82,506 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front shock casing corroded

Offside Front shock casing corroded

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 6 Jul 2019 82,449 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front shock casing corroded

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front shock casing corroded

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2018 75,463 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 75,452 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2017 79,933 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 68,275 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 58,492 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 58,492 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 50,766 miles

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

N/S/R tyre perished and split

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 46,151 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s dip beam bulb incorrectly fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2012 35,627 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 29,141 miles

slight corrosion to front discs

Fail 14 Jul 2011 29,141 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight corrosion to front discs

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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SA51 AZA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SA51 AZA, 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 SA51 AZA registered?

SA51 AZA is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 June 2008.

Is SA51 AZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA51 AZA shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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