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F1 PGB

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

83,968 mi
Last recorded83,968 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF1 PGB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 83,968 miles
Fail 23 May 2026 83,867 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

misfire

Pass 24 May 2025 74,681 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 66,459 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 57,737 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 51,639 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 42,394 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 42,394 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 33,226 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 32,255 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 28,474 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 24,388 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 21,007 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 19,289 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 17,439 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 17,439 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 15,430 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 13,446 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)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 10,798 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 8,320 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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F1 PGB is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 F1 PGB, 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 F1 PGB registered?

F1 PGB is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 July 2008.

Is F1 PGB safe to buy?

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