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SB03 MAZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

186,427 mi
Last recorded186,427 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB03 MAZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 186,427 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 181,177 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 175,897 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 175,897 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 168,844 miles

All exhaust corroded but supported.

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pedal spongy.

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

Front and rear all suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened.

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm 235/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside front (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 168,844 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

All exhaust corroded but supported.

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pedal spongy.

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

Front and rear all suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened.

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm 235/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside front (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 155,967 miles

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

Headlamp washers not working

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 155,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp washers not working

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 144,256 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 135,443 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced pink (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 126,717 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2018 126,717 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 118,652 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 110,727 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' scratched (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 99,867 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre - tears on outer wall

offside front tyre - tears on outer wall

Pass 16 Dec 2014 85,892 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml on

Pass 5 Dec 2013 68,844 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres side wall damaged 235 45 r17

eml on

Pass 10 Dec 2012 51,863 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 38,282 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)

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

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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SB03 MAZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 SB03 MAZ, 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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SB03 MAZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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