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SH08 RZW

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,781 mi
Last recorded83,781 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 RZW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 83,781 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 83,781 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 9 May 2015 76,315 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

zero smoke

Pass 17 May 2014 68,796 miles

zero smoke

Fail 17 May 2014 68,787 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

zero smoke

Pass 21 May 2013 58,170 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 48,587 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 37,428 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 RZW is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 RZW, 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 SH08 RZW registered?

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

Is SH08 RZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH08 RZW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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