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EJ08 FLX

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

131,052 mi
Last recorded131,052 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 FLX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 131,052 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 127,777 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 127,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 114,943 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 95,468 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 8,417 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 70,179 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 62,592 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 60,602 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 53,259 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 53,259 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 45,957 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 38,752 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 31,005 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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EJ08 FLX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EJ08 FLX, 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 EJ08 FLX registered?

EJ08 FLX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is EJ08 FLX safe to buy?

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