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EA08 FZG

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,362 mi
Last recorded130,362 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 FZG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 130,362 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 123,413 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 116,737 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 116,724 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure middle (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 115,980 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 111,313 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 107,086 miles

nearside front lower ball joint slight play

Pass 10 May 2016 102,554 miles

nearside rear lower arm inner ball joint slight play

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 5 May 2015 96,496 miles

nearside rear lower suspension arm slight play in ball joint

Fail 1 May 2015 96,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

nearside rear lower suspension arm slight play in ball joint

Pass 28 May 2014 90,316 miles

Cut in nearside front tyre, inner sidewall.

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

Pass 24 May 2013 83,706 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 75,063 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 59,918 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 59,918 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

o/s rear exhaust silencer has 1 rubber support mount missing

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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EA08 FZG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EA08 FZG, 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 EA08 FZG registered?

EA08 FZG is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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