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FG08 AXJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

114,381 mi
Last recorded114,381 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 AXJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 114,381 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play in upper arm rose joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 109,596 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 105,258 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 101,852 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 96,910 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 92,371 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 92,371 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 85,722 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 75,551 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 67,287 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 58,376 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 44,193 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 27,854 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 26,452 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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FG08 AXJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 FG08 AXJ, 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 FG08 AXJ registered?

FG08 AXJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is FG08 AXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG08 AXJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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