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FE08 TPU

2008 Saab 9-3 Aero Ttid

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

169,287 mi
Last recorded169,287 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero Ttid99,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 TPU
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero Ttid
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 169,287 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 157,280 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 6 May 2022 157,271 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 144,124 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 144,032 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2021 143,423 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At splitter to silencers. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2020 130,377 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 130,367 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn lower dust cover also split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 116,181 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 108,406 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 108,392 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 98,560 miles

engine management light is on

Fail 14 Mar 2017 98,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

engine management light is on

Pass 25 Feb 2016 93,167 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2016 93,167 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 87,677 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 87,677 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 85,420 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 80,384 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 80,384 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 66,492 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 58,789 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Aero Ttid?

Based on 1,231 MOT tests across 145 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
7,717
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
145
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 27
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20
Headlamp aim too low 7
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6
brake binding 5
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FE08 TPU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero Ttid in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero Ttid models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 99,946 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 Aero Ttid fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FE08 TPU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Aero Ttid typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 Aero Ttid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FE08 TPU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero Ttid, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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