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EJ08 FME

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

183,150 mi
Last recorded183,150 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 FME
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 183,150 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 183,089 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 175,679 miles

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 ()

Pass 18 Apr 2016 163,844 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 163,844 miles

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)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 148,678 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2014 125,193 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 125,193 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 107,378 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 82,486 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 60,285 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 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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