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EA08 FZT

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

100,875 mi
Last recorded100,875 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 FZT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 100,875 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 97,636 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 92,400 miles

Rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 9 Aug 2023 87,889 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 83,040 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 78,348 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 78,346 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 74,744 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 69,752 miles

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

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

Front sub frame corroded

Front support brace corroded

Fuel cap seal starting to crack

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre Both tyres

Rear sub frame corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2019 69,745 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Front sub frame corroded

Front support brace corroded

Fuel cap seal starting to crack

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre Both tyres

Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2018 65,756 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

front and rear brake hoses ferrules corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2017 64,159 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 62,537 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

front tyres wearing edges

Fail 12 Aug 2016 62,537 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

front tyres wearing edges

Pass 14 Aug 2015 60,649 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 58,886 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake pads 75% worn

Fail 12 Aug 2014 58,886 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake pads 75% worn

Pass 12 Aug 2013 56,489 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 55,683 miles

2x rear tyres low tread / cracked

Pass 17 Jul 2012 48,741 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Jul 2012 48,741 miles

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2011 40,858 miles

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 FZT is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FZT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA08 FZT registered?

EA08 FZT is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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The MOT history for EA08 FZT shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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