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FE08 YAA

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

114,521 mi
Last recorded114,521 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 114,521 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 113,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and stepped (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 106,456 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 91,911 miles

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

nearside and offside rear seats have child seats fitted unable to fully check seat belts

note plastic trim fitted to sills wheel arches and underside of vehicle unable to fully check

Fail 12 Aug 2014 81,112 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear seat has child seat fitted unable to fully check seat belt

note plastic trim fitted to sills wheel arches and underside of vehicl eunable to fully check

Pass 12 Aug 2014 81,112 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear seat has child seat fitted unable to fully check seat belt

note plastic trim fitted to sills wheel arches and underside of vehicl eunable to fully check

Pass 25 Jul 2013 65,101 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Aug 2012 52,197 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 49,958 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 49,958 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 37,407 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 YAA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YAA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE08 YAA registered?

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

Is FE08 YAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE08 YAA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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