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T300 MAF

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

79,084 mi
Last recorded79,084 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT300 MAF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 79,084 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil very slight (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive front and rear transmissions (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 74,092 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 69,304 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 67,211 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 66,105 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 64,059 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 63,931 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 62,565 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 59,055 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 59,051 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Nov 2016 53,009 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 49,458 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner driveshaft gaiter split.

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 43,120 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 36,575 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 29,892 miles

front number plate cracked but readable

Pass 11 Oct 2011 23,284 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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T300 MAF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 T300 MAF, 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 T300 MAF registered?

T300 MAF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 October 2008.

Is T300 MAF safe to buy?

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