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TO05 AAB

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

22,417 mi
Last recorded22,417 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTO05 AAB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 22,417 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 22,411 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 22,332 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 22,332 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 21,790 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 20,948 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 19,938 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 18,536 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 16,895 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 11,922 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 10,153 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 7,134 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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TO05 AAB is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 TO05 AAB, 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 TO05 AAB registered?

TO05 AAB is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 June 2008.

Is TO05 AAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for TO05 AAB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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