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F16 ROX

2008 Saab 9-3

Yellow Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

110,142 mi
Last recorded110,142 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF16 ROX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 110,142 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear shock absorbers corroded both

Pass 18 Dec 2024 108,732 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bath shocks badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Dec 2024 108,711 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bath shocks badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 106,256 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 102,138 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 97,486 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

washer fluid low on dash

Pass 29 Nov 2020 92,374 miles

Front Service light on display

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 87,962 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 85,440 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 82,392 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 76,430 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 66,604 miles

uneven wear to n/s/f tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2014 54,445 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 44,535 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 32,304 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 21,250 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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F16 ROX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 F16 ROX, 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 F16 ROX registered?

F16 ROX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is F16 ROX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F16 ROX shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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