MOT Status
ValidMileage
173,257 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
advise under-body covers fitted
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
advise front flexi on exhaust slight damage
advise middle pipe exhaust corroded
advise under-body covers fitted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
engine cover fitted
rear heat shield on exhaust loose
under tray fitted
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
engine cover fitted
rear heat shield on exhaust loose
under tray fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear exhaust heat shield loose
engine cover obscuring components
under tray obscuring components
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in offside front tyre
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s rear tyre bald on inner edge
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AF08 REU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AF08 REU, 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 AF08 REU registered?
AF08 REU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.
Is AF08 REU safe to buy?
The MOT history for AF08 REU shows 21 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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