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SAA 892X

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,718 mi
Last recorded158,718 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAA 892X
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 158,718 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 158,707 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Several stone chips, all outside zone A. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 153,993 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 150,243 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 135,858 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 135,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure BRACKET IS BROKEN (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 118,201 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 118,191 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front drivers door poor open

Offside Front exhaust heat shield becoming insecure

Pass 10 Jul 2017 106,539 miles

Nearside Front slight play in hub assembley

Nearside Rear tyre worn low and feathered at inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn low

Rear brake discs are worn and lipped and slightly scored

oil leaks under vehicle

play in steering system felt at steering wheel. Suspect wear in UJ

power steering pipe to pump has a slight seepage at flexable hose joint and should be replaced

Fail 10 Jul 2017 106,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front slight play in hub assembley

Nearside Rear tyre worn low and feathered at inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn low

Rear brake discs are worn and lipped and slightly scored

oil leaks under vehicle

play in steering system felt at steering wheel. Suspect wear in UJ

Pass 25 Jul 2016 89,328 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit attention required (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 70,762 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 57,612 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 57,592 miles

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2013 55,848 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 53,828 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)

o/s/front jacking point missing

Fail 8 Jun 2012 53,806 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

o/s/front jacking point missing

Pass 7 Jun 2011 52,045 miles

both front tyres worn

o/s/r shock absorber damp

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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SAA 892X is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SAA 892X, 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 SAA 892X registered?

SAA 892X is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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