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FE08 TMX

2008 Saab 9-3

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

154,934 mi
Last recorded154,934 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 TMX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 154,934 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog lamp lens damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 145,479 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front oil leak but not excessive

Offside Front fog lamp lense broken

Fail 29 Jan 2024 145,426 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front oil leak but not excessive

Offside Front fog lamp lense broken

Pass 30 Jan 2023 136,365 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp lens broken

Fail 30 Jan 2023 136,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp lens broken

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 123,330 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Horn intermittently works

Offside Front Fog lamp lens broken

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 114,844 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Fog lamp lens broken

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2021 114,826 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Fog lamp lens broken

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 111,130 miles

Offside Front Fog lamp lens broken

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear TPMS lamp on indicating a malfunction

Fail 11 Jan 2020 111,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/18 - Cut on side wall to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/18 - worn inner edge/ has a cut deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/18 - worn on inner edge to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Fog lamp lens broken

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear TPMS lamp on indicating a malfunction

Pass 29 Jan 2019 101,396 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm and worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Fog lamp lens broken.

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm and worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jan 2019 101,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid Caliper bleed nipple. (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Fog lamp lens broken.

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 90,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 72,267 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 24 Mar 2016 56,286 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 56,281 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 28 Mar 2015 42,213 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 42,213 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 26,855 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2013 21,915 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 21,915 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 16,019 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 11,337 miles

Smoke test too clean to register.

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 TMX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 TMX, 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 FE08 TMX registered?

FE08 TMX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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