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FG08 CSF

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

122,622 mi
Last recorded122,622 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 122,622 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 114,205 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 106,236 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 92,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has cracks in tread

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has cracks in tread

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 78,971 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 71,186 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 52,361 miles

Seat belt slightly damaged drivers (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 52,141 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 51,494 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 51,461 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 47,225 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Fail 17 May 2016 46,856 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 41,951 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2015 41,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 36,759 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 34,238 miles

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

o/s/f tyre low at edge and has slight bulge in sidewall

Pass 7 Jul 2011 31,006 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 CSF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 CSF, 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 CSF registered?

FG08 CSF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is FG08 CSF safe to buy?

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