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FM08 VBZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,406 mi
Last recorded178,406 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 VBZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 178,406 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 163,313 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 152,140 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 Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 143,081 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 139,782 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 139,782 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 139,556 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 132,325 miles

Front Both front shock absorbers corroded

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 x small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 115,397 miles

Handbrake travel high

Pass 21 May 2018 96,960 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 May 2018 96,958 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 85,841 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 80,324 miles

2 x rear tyres tread starting to lift

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 13 Aug 2016 80,324 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

2 x rear tyres tread starting to lift

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 71,498 miles

exhaust front flexi pipe is damaged

Pass 19 Aug 2014 62,942 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 62,940 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 53,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 45,847 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

n/s/r tyre worn uneven inner edge

Pass 22 Aug 2011 36,693 miles

some corrosion to o/s and n/s rear brake discs

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 VBZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VBZ, 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 VBZ registered?

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

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