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FG08 CTX

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

161,512 mi
Last recorded161,512 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 161,512 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 161,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 146,766 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 129,343 miles

Coolant leak engine coolant pipe ()

Fail 3 Jul 2017 129,343 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also play in ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant leak engine coolant pipe ()

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 145,945 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2016 145,863 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 102,600 miles

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2-5mm & wearing on inner edge 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear corroding (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 92,165 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear number plate not fully secure

Pass 26 Jun 2013 74,591 miles

engine management light on

Fail 26 Jun 2013 74,591 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 22 Jun 2012 66,969 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 55,962 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 CTX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CTX, 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 CTX registered?

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

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