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FE08 TLZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

156,795 mi
Last recorded156,795 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 TLZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2026 156,795 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover/sill covers fitted

engine light on

exhaust corroded

fuel filter corroded

hazard switch faulty

Pass 11 Sep 2025 154,451 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both brackets (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and both trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover/sill covers fitted

fuel filter corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2025 154,448 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault and traction control light (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both brackets (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and both trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover/sill covers fitted

fuel filter corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2024 150,250 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess bracket is damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess bracket is damaged (1.1.15 (a))

engine covers fitted

Fail 13 Aug 2024 150,202 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess bracket is damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess bracket is damaged (1.1.15 (a))

engine covers fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2023 145,483 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

sill covers/engine cover fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2023 145,477 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play above rack (2.2.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

sill covers/engine cover fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2022 137,473 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine covers fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2022 137,473 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine covers fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2021 127,652 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired missing spring on outer part (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL have very slight perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 127,295 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired missing spring on outer part (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL have very slight perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 120,287 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

engine/sill covers fitted covering testable items

Fail 21 Aug 2020 120,071 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

engine/sill covers fitted covering testable items

Pass 9 Aug 2019 114,641 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 114,641 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 109,017 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 97,995 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 97,995 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 87,114 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

tyre wear n/sf o/s/f o/s/r side edges

Fail 18 Aug 2016 87,114 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear tail gate catch faulty

tyre wear n/sf o/s/f o/s/r side edges

Pass 19 Aug 2015 76,963 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 76,963 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear (7.1.2)

Horn not working horn (1.6.2a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 69,126 miles

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

both rear tyres out of shape

n/s/f tyre small cuts in sidewall

o/s/f tyre starting to perish

Fail 18 Jun 2014 69,126 miles

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

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

both rear tyres out of shape

n/s/f tyre small cuts in sidewall

o/s/f tyre starting to perish

Pass 25 Apr 2013 62,015 miles

Alarm fault

Fail 25 Apr 2013 62,015 miles

Alarm fault

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

Pass 1 May 2012 56,019 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 46,402 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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FE08 TLZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 FE08 TLZ, 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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FE08 TLZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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