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SIG 2810

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

85,386 mi
Last recorded85,386 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIG 2810
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 85,386 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2025 75,017 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 65,187 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre slightly smooth on edge

Pass 29 Jun 2023 60,893 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 60,891 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 58,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 58,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 52,304 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 47,679 miles

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

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

nearside front anti roll bar link dust cover deteriorated

Pass 3 Jun 2019 39,466 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 39,466 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.2 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 33,333 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 27,782 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 22,637 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 20,901 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 19,418 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 16,790 miles

OSF tyre has cracks appearing on tread

OSR tyre has cracks appearing on tread

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 14,569 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 9,460 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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SIG 2810 is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SIG 2810, 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 SIG 2810 registered?

SIG 2810 is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 July 2008.

Is SIG 2810 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SIG 2810 shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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