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EO57 FSP

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

167,800 mi
Last recorded167,800 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO57 FSP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2024 167,800 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2024 167,800 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 152,158 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 147,032 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 145,319 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front Mcpherson strut corroded

Offside front Mcpherson strut corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & offside scored/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 145,314 miles

Exhaust system insecure Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front Mcpherson strut corroded

Offside front Mcpherson strut corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & offside scored/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 145,026 miles

slight blow from exhaust flexible joint

Pass 10 Jan 2019 130,365 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

offside front inner brake pad is worn more than the nearside

slight corrosion to nearside front & offside front shock absorber casings

Pass 16 Jan 2018 116,491 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also heavy wear on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also heavy wear on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear shock absorber mount has a very minor crack but is secure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 115,983 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Steering lock warning lamp indicates a fault (2.1.4c)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyre's are heavily worn on the shoulders

Pass 21 Jan 2017 100,741 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 100,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 86,781 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 73,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

misting of diesel around fule filter area

Pass 24 Feb 2014 57,860 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 45,424 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 36,446 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 29,269 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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EO57 FSP is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel 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 EO57 FSP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EO57 FSP registered?

EO57 FSP is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 January 2008.

Is EO57 FSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO57 FSP 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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