MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,792 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front n/s and o/s shockers corroded
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
brake fluid level between min and max
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FE08 TPZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
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 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 TPZ, 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 TPZ registered?
FE08 TPZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 March 2008.
Is FE08 TPZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for FE08 TPZ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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