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FG08 AXM

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

195,074 mi
Last recorded195,074 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 195,074 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 188,025 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2020 181,539 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 171,901 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 171,901 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225 45 R 17/ 94WXL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225 45 R 17/ 94W XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 158,470 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 158,469 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 155,042 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 155,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm out of shape (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 147,718 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge is 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Nearside Rear tyre deformed on inner edge

Offside mirror damaged

Offside side repeater lense missing

Pass 23 Mar 2015 140,584 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 127,462 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

small cut on nearside front inner tyre wall

various small cuts on both rear tyres

Fail 17 Mar 2014 126,846 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

small cut on nearside front inner tyre wall

various small cuts on both rear tyres

Pass 20 Mar 2013 120,822 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 103,912 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 11 Mar 2011 70,460 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 AXM is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FG08 AXM, 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 AXM registered?

FG08 AXM is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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