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FE08 TOA

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

126,478 mi
Last recorded126,478 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 TOA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 126,478 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 116,628 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2024 116,628 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 112,116 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 112,085 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 108,633 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 103,768 miles

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

Front foglamps inoperative

Fail 23 Mar 2021 103,738 miles

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

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

Front foglamps inoperative

Pass 27 Mar 2020 96,942 miles

front fog lights inop

Pass 6 Apr 2018 86,990 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 76,454 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 67,521 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 55,836 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2014 50,084 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 44,510 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Apr 2012 40,669 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 38,514 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 TOA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TOA, 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 TOA registered?

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

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The MOT history for FE08 TOA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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