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FD57 CBF

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

172,733 mi
Last recorded172,733 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD57 CBF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 172,733 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 172,733 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 158,534 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 143,999 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 126,729 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Dec 2013 126,407 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 109,398 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Dec 2012 109,398 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 94,136 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2011 94,136 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 72,197 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 72,197 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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FD57 CBF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FD57 CBF, 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 FD57 CBF registered?

FD57 CBF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 January 2008.

Is FD57 CBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD57 CBF shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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