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FL08 JXS

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

148,053 mi
Last recorded148,053 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 JXS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 148,053 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 148,049 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 133,052 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 119,918 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 109,358 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 99,568 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 99,559 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 89,480 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 63,767 miles

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

nearside door mirror is damaged

Pass 1 Mar 2012 57,147 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 44,088 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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FL08 JXS is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FL08 JXS, 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 FL08 JXS registered?

FL08 JXS is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is FL08 JXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL08 JXS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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