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FE08 XZC

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

93,180 mi
Last recorded93,180 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 XZC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 93,180 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 91,180 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 91,180 miles

Offside Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 86,493 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 83,150 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 78,755 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 72,847 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & outer edge's. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack seal. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 68,483 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 66,967 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 66,584 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 64,846 miles

rear indicators slightly discoloured

Fail 17 Aug 2016 64,846 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 7 Aug 2015 62,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 55,624 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 45,816 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 37,482 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 32,314 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 23,725 miles

front tyres getting low

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 XZC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XZC, 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 XZC registered?

FE08 XZC is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is FE08 XZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE08 XZC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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