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T8 SDP

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,211 mi
Last recorded163,211 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT8 SDP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 163,211 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 146,404 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 128,242 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 128,242 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside & nearside rear tyres unevan wear

Pass 19 Oct 2012 109,703 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 109,703 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 86,077 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)

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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T8 SDP is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T8 SDP, 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 T8 SDP registered?

T8 SDP is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is T8 SDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T8 SDP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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