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V55 AAB

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

34,719 mi
Last recorded34,719 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV55 AAB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 34,719 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 34,117 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 30,772 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 30,770 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 28,276 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 28,250 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Discs rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 27,602 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 27,295 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 26,415 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 25,287 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 23,942 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 22,469 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 20,088 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 18,298 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2013 14,945 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 13,305 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 11,110 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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V55 AAB is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 V55 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 V55 AAB registered?

V55 AAB is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 June 2008.

Is V55 AAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V55 AAB shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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