MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,310 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake discs lipped
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake discs lipped
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Both rear tyres starting to go out of shape
Front Brake discs lipped
Front Brake discs lipped
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Both rear tyres starting to go out of shape
Front Brake discs lipped
Front Brake discs lipped
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front exhaust flex deteriorated
Offside Front body damaged
Oil leak ()
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both....235/45ZR17W (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front exhaust flex deteriorated
Offside Front body damaged
Oil leak ()
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
damage to offside front and bumper loose
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
damage to offside front and bumper loose
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EJ08 FMC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 EJ08 FMC, 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 FMC registered?
EJ08 FMC is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2008.
Is EJ08 FMC safe to buy?
The MOT history for EJ08 FMC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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