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AHM 30D

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,167 mi
Last recorded123,167 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHM 30D
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 123,167 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 119,740 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 114,634 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 109,091 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 101,443 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 101,443 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible and rear (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 92,296 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 89,892 miles

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

Rear Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 87,404 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 84,880 miles

exhaust bracket broken

Fail 13 Oct 2017 84,880 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 18 Oct 2016 80,125 miles

advise exhaust

Pass 9 Oct 2015 75,209 miles

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

middle exhaust hanger deteriorated/broken.

Pass 15 Oct 2014 71,483 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 29 Oct 2013 65,762 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking/spliting

Fail 26 Oct 2013 65,760 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking/spliting

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2012 61,757 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking/spliting

Pass 18 Aug 2011 54,097 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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AHM 30D is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black 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 AHM 30D, 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 AHM 30D registered?

AHM 30D is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 September 2008.

Is AHM 30D safe to buy?

The MOT history for AHM 30D 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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