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FV08 XXY

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,305 mi
Last recorded165,305 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 XXY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 165,305 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear tyre slightly worn inner edge

Offside rear tyre slightly worn inner edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight smoke from tail pipe

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 153,340 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 22 Jun 2015 153,340 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 May 2014 138,817 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 123,308 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 123,308 miles

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

Both rear tyres have cracks to outer walls.

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

Pass 8 May 2012 111,979 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

slight damage to center exhaust bracket

Fail 8 May 2012 111,979 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight damage to center exhaust bracket

Pass 27 Jun 2011 101,775 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 XXY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FV08 XXY, 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

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What year was FV08 XXY registered?

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

Is FV08 XXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV08 XXY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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