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FG08 AYB

2008 Saab 9-3

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

184,874 mi
Last recorded184,874 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 AYB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 184,874 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 184,866 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking filter at rear leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 177,537 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 177,528 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 169,075 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 169,055 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 157,861 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 28 Nov 2016 148,172 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 148,164 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside wiper blade split but still clears the screen effectively

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 137,900 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 137,900 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 127,384 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 114,249 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)

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 27 Nov 2013 114,225 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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)

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 1 May 2012 92,069 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 92,069 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 69,285 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 AYB is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 AYB, 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 AYB registered?

FG08 AYB is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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