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FE08 XZT

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

153,671 mi
Last recorded153,671 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 XZT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 153,671 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 145,113 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 136,328 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 131,388 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020 131,388 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 126,072 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 126,072 miles

Nearside Front Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 120,987 miles

Advise cut to n/s/r tyre wall not to plies

Advise front b/pads very low

Advise front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Pass 14 Mar 2017 108,134 miles

Advise rear b/pads low 3mm o/s/r

Fail 14 Mar 2017 108,134 miles

Advise rear b/pads low 3mm o/s/r

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)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 94,912 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Cut on inner side wall no cored visual at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Cut in inner side wall no cored visual at time of test (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Rear tyre worn out of shape

Pass 20 Mar 2015 85,454 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 85,454 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 77,980 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 67,302 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 67,302 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 57,663 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 57,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 57,324 miles

both rear tyres wearing more on inner part of tyre tread

slight corrosion to both front brake discs

some damage to n/s/f outer tyre wall

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 XZT is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 XZT, 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 XZT registered?

FE08 XZT is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is FE08 XZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE08 XZT shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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