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FD57 CBV

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

231,066 mi
Last recorded231,066 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 231,066 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 225,040 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 218,591 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2015 218,072 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front rack arm has play

Pass 27 Nov 2014 207,667 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 184,327 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 184,327 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2012 155,910 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 155,910 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 132,271 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 108,304 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 108,304 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 CBV 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 66.7%.

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 FD57 CBV, 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 CBV registered?

FD57 CBV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 January 2008.

Is FD57 CBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD57 CBV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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