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FL08 JXX

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

131,016 mi
Last recorded131,016 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 JXX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 131,016 miles

NSR tyre sidewall damage

Fail 3 Feb 2023 131,016 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

NSR tyre sidewall damage

Pass 11 Feb 2022 115,814 miles

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

Sidewall damaged NSR tyre

Pass 26 Jan 2021 104,897 miles

Exhaust heatshield loose

NSR tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 26 Jan 2021 104,897 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust heatshield loose

NSR tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 29 Jan 2020 94,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 28 Jan 2020 94,115 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 24 Jan 2019 83,876 miles

Offside Front Seatbelt is slightly slow to retract.

Fail 22 Jan 2019 83,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Seatbelt is slightly slow to retract.

Pass 27 Jan 2018 76,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 68,444 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2017 68,306 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 59,262 miles

wipers smearing on screen

Pass 2 Feb 2015 51,044 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 51,044 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 48,777 miles

front tyres worn at edges

Pass 31 Jan 2013 45,908 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 45,908 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 36,070 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 26,958 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 JXX 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 65%.

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 FL08 JXX, 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 JXX registered?

FL08 JXX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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