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EO57 FSY

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

157,174 mi
Last recorded157,174 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO57 FSY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 157,174 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2021 142,365 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 125,872 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 120,770 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 113,037 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 105,488 miles

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

O/s headlight outer washer jet missing

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

Fail 31 Jul 2017 105,488 miles

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

O/s headlight outer washer jet missing

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 92,184 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 92,184 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 73,128 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 58,976 miles

o/s/r tyre 1-3mm and out of shape on inner edge

Pass 31 Jan 2014 47,360 miles

both rears and o/s/f tyres on 3mm and n/s/f 2mm

Pass 1 Feb 2013 32,749 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 27,183 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 20,023 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 FSY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 FSY, 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 EO57 FSY registered?

EO57 FSY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 February 2008.

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