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FM08 EAJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

105,149 mi
Last recorded105,149 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 EAJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 105,149 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 104,525 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 104,436 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 103,843 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 102,889 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2020 102,342 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 100,804 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 95,622 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 92,472 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 84,359 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 74,772 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 74,739 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 64,979 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 64,959 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 56,300 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2012 45,120 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 34,102 miles

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

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 EAJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EAJ, 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 EAJ registered?

FM08 EAJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 July 2008.

Is FM08 EAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM08 EAJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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