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FG08 VWU

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

84,262 mi
Last recorded84,262 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 84,262 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 83,565 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

lower power mode warning lamp lit

Fail 14 May 2025 83,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and bald 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

lower power mode warning lamp lit

Pass 21 May 2024 81,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 May 2023 79,601 miles

Both rear shock absorber top mounts corroded

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner side wall starting to split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 May 2022 77,154 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn, inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2021 74,592 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 72,092 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 72,092 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 69,086 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 65,627 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 61,991 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2016 57,957 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 54,547 miles

slight play in offside anti-roll bar

Pass 13 Mar 2014 48,693 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 48,693 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 40,694 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 32,467 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 23,989 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 VWU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 VWU, 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 VWU registered?

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

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The MOT history for FG08 VWU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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