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FG08 AXR

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

131,511 mi
Last recorded131,511 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 AXR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 131,511 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jun 2025 130,477 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2025 130,477 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 128,404 miles

Front BOTH HEAD LAMP LENSES DETERIORATING.

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT STRUTS OUTER CASING CORRODING NEAR SPRING SEAT. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

GEAR STICK SIDE TO SIDE MOVEMENT STIFF,SUSPECT SOMETHING SEIZING UP.

OS DIP BEAM NOT AS BRIGHT AS OTHER SIDE.

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES SPLITTING & DETERIORATING. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 128,404 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front BOTH HEAD LAMP LENSES DETERIORATING.

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT STRUTS OUTER CASING CORRODING NEAR SPRING SEAT. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

GEAR STICK SIDE TO SIDE MOVEMENT STIFF,SUSPECT SOMETHING SEIZING UP.

OS DIP BEAM NOT AS BRIGHT AS OTHER SIDE.

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES SPLITTING & DETERIORATING. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 124,507 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 124,506 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected Incorrect light colour (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 121,962 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack ends both slight oil leak (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 118,327 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

steering rack damp

Fail 3 Mar 2021 118,315 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

steering rack damp

Pass 28 Apr 2020 111,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and on wear bar (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 104,310 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 104,290 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 102,131 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 102,073 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate 1.2 actual 3.23 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side little to no effort recorded on n/s hand brake (1.4.1 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 91,555 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

SHOWING SIGN OF POWER STEERING LEAK OSF.

Pass 23 Mar 2017 81,084 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)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 70,263 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 70,263 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 60,931 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Mar 2014 52,202 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Mar 2014 52,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Feb 2013 43,125 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2012 34,131 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 9 Mar 2012 34,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 25,409 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 AXR is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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