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FV08 RPO

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

107,786 mi
Last recorded107,786 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 107,786 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 92,674 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 72,428 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 49,175 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 47,622 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 47,594 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 46,923 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 46,903 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 45,507 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 43,934 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 42,429 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 40,405 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 38,354 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 34,091 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 28,667 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 24,388 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 17,815 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 RPO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol 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 FV08 RPO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FV08 RPO?

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What year was FV08 RPO registered?

FV08 RPO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is FV08 RPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV08 RPO 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.

Does FV08 RPO have outstanding finance?

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