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AT57 FGJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

176,681 mi
Last recorded176,681 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT57 FGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 176,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm mounting modified but not seriously weakened trailing arm bush (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 162,963 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 161,983 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 150,009 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 149,778 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 139,194 miles

Parking brake item Result Brake efficiency 16% may require adjustment

Fail 3 Dec 2021 139,166 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 129,919 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides and edges are worn unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 129,918 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides and edges are worn unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 125,009 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 125,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 122,236 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 'blocking' wear.... (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip offside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 121,668 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 120,938 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 120,938 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 100,548 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 100,155 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 82,602 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Slight mist of diesel from fuel filter

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 61,752 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 61,752 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 55,989 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2012 55,989 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 45,214 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 36,457 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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AT57 FGJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AT57 FGJ, 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 AT57 FGJ registered?

AT57 FGJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 January 2008.

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