MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,150 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres close to limits (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs lipped (3.5.1i)
engine warning light on
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres close to limits (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs lipped (3.5.1i)
engine warning light on
osr brake binding
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe split's into two (7.1.2)
Nearside Oil leak oil leaking between engine and gearbox ()
Nearside 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
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 FME is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 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 FME, 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 FME registered?
EJ08 FME is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 April 2008.
Is EJ08 FME safe to buy?
The MOT history for EJ08 FME shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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