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RO08 HLR

2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,011 mi
Last recorded93,011 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A93,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 HLR
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Dth A
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 93,011 miles

Both rear tyres wearing out of shape

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 93,011 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both rear tyres wearing out of shape

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 81,582 miles

Both front tyres on 2.5mm

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 81,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm 225-45-17 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' On limits 10mm (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 70,552 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 58,163 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 53,225 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2013 44,201 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 38,073 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 26,210 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A?

Based on 2,169 MOT tests across 156 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,853
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
156
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 67
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37
Registration plate lamp not working 31
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22
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RO08 HLR is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 93,011 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RO08 HLR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RO08 HLR is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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