MOT Status
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98,893 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
engine covers fitted
slight corrosion on exhaust centre and rear
under trays fitted
engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector?
Based on 1,145 MOT tests across 151 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FG08 VXB is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector 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 Vector models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 70,149 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Vector fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FG08 VXB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Saab 9-3 Vector typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of FG08 VXB?
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What year was FG08 VXB registered?
FG08 VXB is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector, first registered on 28 March 2008.
Is FG08 VXB safe to buy?
The MOT history for FG08 VXB 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.
Does FG08 VXB have outstanding finance?
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