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FG08 VWH

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

84,988 mi
Last recorded84,988 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 VWH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 84,988 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 81,142 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 77,020 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 77,020 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 72,934 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2023 72,934 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 69,738 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 66,634 miles

eml light on

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2020 63,961 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Feb 2020 63,960 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2019 60,467 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2019 60,430 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2018 56,289 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall starting to perish

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2017 50,970 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 50,970 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 45,797 miles

engine undertray fitted

sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2016 45,797 miles

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

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

engine undertray fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2015 40,267 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jan 2014 34,233 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 34,233 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 29,034 miles

FRONT BRAKES JUST MET REQUIREMENTS % IMMBALANCE

OFFSIDE & NEARSIDE REAR TYRES WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 16 Feb 2012 21,704 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 16,421 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 VWH is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VWH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG08 VWH registered?

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

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The MOT history for FG08 VWH shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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