CarVerify

Free Car Check

FL03 HAU

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,700 mi
Last recorded120,700 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 HAU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 120,700 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Plus cross brace. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Spokes of aluminium road wheel abraded away.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 ZR17 (1-2 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside. (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. Nearside and offside. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sill covers and undertrays fitted, not allowing a full inspection.

Fail 13 Mar 2024 120,700 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Plus cross brace. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Spokes of aluminium road wheel abraded away.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 ZR17 (1-2 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside. (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. Nearside and offside. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sill covers and undertrays fitted, not allowing a full inspection.

Pass 23 Mar 2023 106,182 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 106,178 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Emissions unable to be completed missing rear exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 96,157 miles

Many parts of suspension components and subframe corroded

Nearside Body damage

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Also outer cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 96,153 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Nearside Performance much weaker than Offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides - White (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both Sides - inner sections badly stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Many parts of suspension components and subframe corroded

Nearside Body damage

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Also outer cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded, worn and grooved (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 85,709 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear disc`s corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 85,707 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear disc`s corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 83,252 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear disc`s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension parts very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 83,250 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear disc`s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension parts very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 72,264 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 61,215 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 55,830 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 48,652 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 41,164 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 36,129 miles

Engine man: light on

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 36,129 miles

Engine man: light on

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 29,426 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr tyre cracking in tread

Pass 15 Jun 2012 24,416 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise n/s/rear tyre has wall damage to both sides

advise o/s/r tyre starting to separate

Pass 15 Jun 2011 20,050 miles

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

near side rear tyre has slight spit in side wall.

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FL03 HAU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FL03 HAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FL03 HAU?

You can check the full history of FL03 HAU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FL03 HAU registered?

FL03 HAU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 June 2008.

Is FL03 HAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL03 HAU shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FL03 HAU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FL03 HAU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.