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EJ08 FMP

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

116,244 mi
Last recorded116,244 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 FMP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 116,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension rusty

exhaust rusty

Pass 13 Dec 2024 110,535 miles

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

exhaust system rusty

Pass 11 Dec 2023 105,045 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH REAR >> MONITOR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F mm + EDGE WEAR AND CUTS >>> NEW ADVISED ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F mm + EDGE WEAR AND CUTS >>> NEW ADVISED ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 105,045 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH REAR >> MONITOR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp aim too high BOTH RESET (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high BOTH RESET (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working N/S (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F mm + EDGE WEAR AND CUTS >>> NEW ADVISED ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F mm + EDGE WEAR AND CUTS >>> NEW ADVISED ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 97,080 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 88,055 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 88,055 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 82,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 76,214 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 71,223 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 65,846 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 59,584 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 52,174 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2014 44,101 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 38,566 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 32,737 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 26,219 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 FMP is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 FMP, 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 FMP registered?

EJ08 FMP is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 May 2008.

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