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SH08 RZS

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,292 mi
Last recorded97,292 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 RZS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 97,292 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 97,292 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. temp spare fitted (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost to cords on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 83,477 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 79,308 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 73,500 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 73,246 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 73,246 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45R18 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 67,402 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 60,709 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 52,031 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 52,030 miles

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

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

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 29 Apr 2011 38,482 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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SH08 RZS is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey 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 SH08 RZS, 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 RZS registered?

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

Is SH08 RZS safe to buy?

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