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SA08 SZT

2008 Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,511 mi
Last recorded128,511 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt112,050 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 SZT
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Airflow 120 Dt
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 128,511 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 123,251 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 123,248 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 117,242 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front steering arm slight play

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack seal (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 117,240 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front steering arm slight play

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack seal (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 109,872 miles

Offside Front inner steering arm slight play

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 109,870 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner steering arm slight play

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 102,372 miles

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

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 21 Apr 2020 102,372 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 17 Apr 2019 96,818 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

rear brake discs worn but not excessively

Pass 27 Mar 2018 89,794 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 82,102 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 75,512 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 68,873 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 64,341 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 60,102 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 53,068 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 39,898 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt?

Based on 840 MOT tests across 102 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
8,933
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
coil spring broken 22
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened 8
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SA08 SZT is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 112,050 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SA08 SZT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SA08 SZT is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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