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SEZ 1543

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,024 mi
Last recorded129,024 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSEZ 1543
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 129,024 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 129,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking Flexi bolt loose (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 123,545 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 116,733 miles

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

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 Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 111,093 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 110,545 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 108,972 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Several small stone chips in windscreen

Fail 8 Feb 2018 108,776 miles

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Several small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 17 Feb 2017 92,516 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Several small stone chips in windscreen

Fail 15 Feb 2017 92,416 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Several small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 18 Feb 2016 76,722 miles

Nail in N/S/R tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 58,808 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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SEZ 1543 is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SEZ 1543, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SEZ 1543 registered?

SEZ 1543 is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 February 2008.

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