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TIB 1765

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

100,013 mi
Last recorded100,013 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTIB 1765
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 100,013 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2025 100,013 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXI PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 86,184 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 84,123 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi connector (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 84,123 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi connector (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 81,983 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases connector (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 74,498 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 74,498 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 66,742 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 65,164 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 65,164 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 56,354 miles

N/S/F tyre is worn smooth on the edges

N/S/R tyre is perished

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also worn smooth on the edges almost down to the cords (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 48,556 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 48,556 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 41,533 miles

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

front brake pads low

Pass 28 Jun 2013 34,228 miles

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

battery warning light on dash

Fail 28 Jun 2012 29,340 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 28 Jun 2012 29,340 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 31 May 2011 23,600 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)

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

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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TIB 1765 is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 TIB 1765, 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

How do I check the history of TIB 1765?

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What year was TIB 1765 registered?

TIB 1765 is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 June 2008.

Is TIB 1765 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TIB 1765 shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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