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FV08 XYC

2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,770 mi
Last recorded97,770 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid97,968 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 XYC
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 97,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 91,965 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 91,965 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2024 84,994 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 84,994 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 79,792 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 76,090 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 71,607 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2020 70,254 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Jul 2020 70,254 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 69,712 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 68,601 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 67,205 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 65,876 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 63,185 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 56,568 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

front brake pads appear to be getting low

Pass 30 Jul 2013 47,465 miles

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

n/s/r seat belt not checked due to child seat

Fail 30 Jul 2013 47,465 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/r seat belt not checked due to child seat

Pass 28 Jul 2012 40,701 miles

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

advise both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 30 Jul 2011 28,341 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid?

Based on 7,269 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
8,780
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 268
coil spring broken 175
position lamp(s) not working 116
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 100
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 100
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FV08 XYC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 97,968 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 268 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV08 XYC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FV08 XYC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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