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AF08 RFE

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

161,392 mi
Last recorded161,392 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 161,392 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from int.mirror

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 145,560 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from int.mirror

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

covers on sills

Pass 5 Dec 2017 131,153 miles

bonnet release handle insecure

Pass 1 Feb 2017 125,982 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 125,981 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box missing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 May 2016 122,409 miles

Advise o/s + centre of windscreen chipped

Fail 4 May 2016 122,408 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Advise o/s + centre of windscreen chipped

Advise o/s/r tyre tread on wear indicators

Pass 19 Aug 2015 114,140 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 93,352 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 29 Apr 2013 68,685 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Apr 2012 45,772 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Apr 2011 23,020 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 RFE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AF08 RFE, 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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AF08 RFE is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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