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EJ08 FMV

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,848 mi
Last recorded96,848 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 FMV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 96,848 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroded (both) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack and pipework (2.1.5 (a))

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 13 May 2025 96,847 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroded (both) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack and pipework (2.1.5 (a))

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2024 92,954 miles

Offside Rear parking brake reading

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Jan 2024 92,944 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake reading

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 89,273 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 87,313 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 87,313 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 85,407 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 80,207 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 67,955 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 67,955 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 56,854 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 50,201 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 42,695 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 36,075 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 30,939 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 25,861 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 19,106 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 FMV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FMV, 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 FMV registered?

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

Is EJ08 FMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ08 FMV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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