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FM08 VCF

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

99,593 mi
Last recorded99,593 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 VCF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 99,593 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 98,581 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 98,573 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 97,785 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 97,510 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 97,356 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 97,352 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 96,502 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 93,529 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 88,188 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 82,775 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 76,164 miles

Offside Front tyre has cut but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 22 Jul 2015 67,856 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 58,905 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 48,836 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 39,596 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 28,951 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 VCF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 VCF, 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 VCF registered?

FM08 VCF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 August 2008.

Is FM08 VCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM08 VCF shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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