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V520 MBL

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,320 mi
Last recorded97,320 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV520 MBL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 97,320 miles

Offside park brake lower effort produced

Pass 7 Sep 2024 94,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 91,472 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2022 89,199 miles

Front sub frame corroded

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

Rear sub frame corroded

Suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2021 87,536 miles

front and rear suspension components corroded

offside and nearside front and rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2020 86,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded/pitted and worn and lightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 86,188 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust system corroded through out

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded/pitted and worn and lightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 85,092 miles

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

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

exhaust hangers are corroded

exhaust is deteriorated

n/s/r jacking block missing

Fail 4 Jun 2019 85,092 miles

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

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

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

exhaust hangers are corroded

exhaust is deteriorated

n/s/r jacking block missing

Pass 13 Jun 2018 81,678 miles

Central Rear seat folded and customers belongings not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers mounting cracked however still secure

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers mounting cracked however still secure

Offside Rear seat folded and customers belongings not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Jun 2018 81,678 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Central Rear seat folded and customers belongings not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers mounting cracked however still secure

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers mounting cracked however still secure

Offside Rear seat folded and customers belongings not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jun 2017 74,577 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 67,733 miles

undercovers fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2015 60,506 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 54,405 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 48,761 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 44,423 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 37,269 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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V520 MBL is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V520 MBL, 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 V520 MBL registered?

V520 MBL is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 June 2008.

Is V520 MBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V520 MBL shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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