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FA08 JUF

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,422 mi
Last recorded107,422 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA08 JUF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 107,422 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced 3rd stop light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2019 107,412 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly perished inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust shield insecure

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced 3rd stop light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 88,419 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot both rear shock absorber mounts corroded (2.7.4)

all tyres slightly cracked/perished

Fail 9 Oct 2017 88,417 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot both rear shock absorber mounts corroded (2.7.4)

all tyres slightly cracked/perished

Pass 1 Nov 2016 86,072 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 86,071 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 79,470 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 69,523 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 59,530 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 48,533 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 33,237 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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FA08 JUF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FA08 JUF, 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 FA08 JUF registered?

FA08 JUF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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