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SH08 SBU

2008 Saab 9-3 Aero

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,976 mi
Last recorded61,976 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero85,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 SBU
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 61,976 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 61,976 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 61,578 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 61,118 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 60,515 miles

Oil leak oil cooler ()

Pass 7 Mar 2016 59,199 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 53,256 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 53,200 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2014 45,036 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 36,539 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 28,564 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Jun 2011 21,515 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Aero?

Based on 678 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
5,966
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26
position lamp(s) not working 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 10
coil spring broken 8
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SH08 SBU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 85,352 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Aero fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SH08 SBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Aero typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 Aero is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SH08 SBU registered?

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

Is SH08 SBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH08 SBU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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