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FH08 DXW

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,545 mi
Last recorded137,545 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 DXW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 137,545 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel at rack (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 128,150 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 119,877 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 107,312 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 107,312 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure at small end (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 90,923 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 78,325 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2014 68,222 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 68,216 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2013 58,826 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Aug 2012 48,758 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 36,444 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 DXW is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black 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 DXW, 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 DXW registered?

FH08 DXW is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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