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SH08 RZK

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

186,633 mi
Last recorded186,633 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 RZK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 186,633 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 21 Mar 2024 186,631 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter at rear (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint also worn on this drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 6 Feb 2023 177,435 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 177,433 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 170,607 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2020 170,607 miles

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

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel filter leaking (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 166,466 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 166,466 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 146,725 miles

Central heat shield insecure

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

Offside Front fog light lens broken

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 122,644 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 113,163 miles

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

both front tyres smooth on outer edges

coolant leak

Fail 26 Feb 2016 113,163 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter at nearside rear (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

both front tyres smooth on outer edges

coolant leak

Pass 3 Mar 2015 101,423 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 101,423 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 May 2014 94,461 miles

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

nearside rear brake disc grooved

Fail 23 May 2014 94,461 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside rear brake disc grooved

nearside rear tyre cracked,tread blocks starting to distort and manufactured 2009

Pass 30 May 2013 80,460 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear tyres cracking badly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 22 May 2013 80,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear tyres cracking badly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 25 May 2012 63,958 miles

handbrake requires adjustment

rear pads low

windscreen chipped in zone a but less than 10mm

windscreen reqiures debugged

Fail 24 May 2011 45,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 45,095 miles

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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SH08 RZK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SH08 RZK, 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 SH08 RZK registered?

SH08 RZK is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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