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FH08 DXK

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

166,005 mi
Last recorded166,005 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 DXK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2020 166,005 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 158,124 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2019 149,946 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 139,675 miles

Front brake pads worn

Pass 24 Jun 2017 131,200 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 120,623 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 16 Jul 2015 108,966 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front,rear tyres wearing low

Pass 1 Aug 2014 95,139 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 87,171 miles

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 9 Jul 2013 87,171 miles

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

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 31 Jul 2012 80,300 miles

rear tyres wearing unevenly on inside edges

Pass 2 Aug 2011 72,409 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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FH08 DXK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FH08 DXK, 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 FH08 DXK registered?

FH08 DXK is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 July 2008.

Is FH08 DXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH08 DXK shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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