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FM08 DZY

2008 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

108,981 mi
Last recorded108,981 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 DZY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2024 108,981 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

exhaust rear section has a slight leak

front brake discs slightly corroded

front brakes have slight fluctuation

front sub frame brace bar insecure

offside front cv boot weeping grease

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 7 Sep 2023 103,305 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 97,947 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 92,198 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 92,181 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 87,067 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))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 84,242 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2019 84,242 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 78,732 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 71,626 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 71,623 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 58,789 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2016 58,787 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 53,003 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2014 49,291 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 40,407 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 40,407 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 33,393 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 27,869 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 DZY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FM08 DZY, 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 DZY registered?

FM08 DZY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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