free car check
2008 SAAB 9-3
General Information
- Registration MA08FBF
- Manufacturer SAAB
- Model 9-3
- Year 2008
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1998cc
- Insurance Costs 💰 Check Costs
-
🔓 More details available
Get comprehensive vehicle details, specification, MOT insights, ULEZ & CAZ compliance and more for free
Tax & MOT
- TAX
- MOT Active
- Expires 01 Nov 2026
- View Full MOT History
🔐 Premium Checks
Don't Buy Blind - Know Everything About This Vehicle
Our comprehensive vehicle check reveals hidden problems that could cost you thousands. From outstanding finance to accident damage, we check over 50 attributes to give you complete peace of mind before you buy.
MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
2 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 115,939 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2026 19 Jun 202618 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 113,609 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear fuel cap seal perished
18 Dec 2024
Fail
Mileage: 113,609 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear fuel cap seal perished
- Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
15 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 105,342 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
11 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 105,308 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
16 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 95,518 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
13 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 95,506 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
12 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 88,980 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2023 19 Jun 20265 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 81,441 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2022 19 Jun 202629 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 81,421 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
3 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 75,331 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2021 19 Jun 20262 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 75,328 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
7 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 65,977 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2020 19 Jun 20264 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 58,762 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
3 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 58,759 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Upper 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 Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
28 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 50,582 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 50,580 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 41,940 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2016 19 Jun 20265 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 35,622 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2016 19 Jun 20262 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 22,787 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2014 19 Jun 202624 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 16,265 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2013 19 Jun 202631 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 12,888 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2012 19 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
MA08FBF was registered on 2008-03-27
Vehicle tax rates are based on engine size or fuel type and CO2 emissions. It also depends on when the vehicle was registered. Enter your reg on motorscan to find out how much it would cost to tax this vehicle
We can provide you with a free vehicle check, just enter your reg above to find out your vehicle's specifications, export history, MOT history, road tax + more.