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AF08 REU

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,257 mi
Last recorded173,257 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 REU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 173,257 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 171,818 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 171,818 miles

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))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 166,888 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 166,888 miles

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))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 161,191 miles

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))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 155,212 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 155,112 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 152,778 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 149,032 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 149,030 miles

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))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 141,277 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 135,756 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 118,335 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2016 118,335 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 101,568 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 86,901 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 3 Dec 2014 86,901 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 77,301 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 65,750 miles

n/s rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2011 37,657 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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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?

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