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FV08 RNX

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

229,371 mi
Last recorded229,371 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 RNX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 229,371 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2022 229,364 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

No engine oil on dip stick

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 203,360 miles

handbrake efficiency just acquired of 16%

Fail 13 Jul 2021 203,360 miles

Brake performance not tested due to offside rear brake pad worn down to metal backing (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 172,007 miles

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

nearside rear brake caliper retaining spring missing

Pass 10 Jul 2019 158,458 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 147,938 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 134,578 miles

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

rear exhaust heat shield adrift

Fail 11 Jul 2017 134,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear exhaust heat shield adrift

Pass 14 Jul 2016 125,039 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 118,258 miles

o/s/r tyre low on inner edge +engine light on

Pass 10 Jul 2014 108,005 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 94,075 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 84,454 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 73,603 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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FV08 RNX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FV08 RNX, 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 FV08 RNX registered?

FV08 RNX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 July 2008.

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