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FH08 DXO

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

137,610 mi
Last recorded137,610 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 DXO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 137,610 miles

Offside Front antiroll bar link has slight play in ball joint

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some items

front registration plate deteriorated

nearside rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

slight oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2019 137,610 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine managment light lit (8.2.2.2 (g))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front antiroll bar link has slight play in ball joint

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some items

front registration plate deteriorated

hand brake lever slack. requires adjustment

nearside rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2018 126,383 miles

engine managment light lit

slight oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2018 126,383 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low dipped beam low, and incorrect beam pattern (4.1.2 (a))

engine managment light lit

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2017 11,610 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Jul 2017 116,094 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Jul 2016 110,229 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 98,372 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 98,372 miles

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

(advise) n/s/r tyre on 2mm tread wear indicators reccomend replacement

Pass 18 Jul 2014 88,538 miles

(advise) engine covers fitted obstructing some engine bay items

(advise) n/s/f and o/s/f link bars slight play

(advise) n/s/r top suuspension arm bush to hub slight play

(advise) undertray fitted obscuring some underside items

Pass 19 Jul 2013
Fail 19 Jul 2013 74,551 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 56,614 miles

NSF OSF tyres getting low on tread.(advise only)

Nail in Osr tyre also tyre worn on inner edges.(advise only)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 41,149 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 DXO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 FH08 DXO, 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 DXO registered?

FH08 DXO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 June 2008.

Is FH08 DXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH08 DXO shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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