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FM08 DZO

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

124,162 mi
Last recorded124,162 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 DZO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 124,162 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 120,426 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 115,301 miles

UNDERTRAYS

Pass 3 Sep 2018 105,107 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 93,942 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 88,862 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 82,340 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 82,340 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 74,966 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 74,965 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 67,760 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 60,381 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 52,312 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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FM08 DZO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FM08 DZO, 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 FM08 DZO registered?

FM08 DZO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 August 2008.

Is FM08 DZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM08 DZO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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