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FV08 XYH

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

271,350 mi
Last recorded271,350 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 XYH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2022 271,350 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust heat shields insecure

Fail 30 Jun 2022 271,227 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 256,809 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

full length plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2020 245,161 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged housing (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 29 May 2020 245,157 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged housing (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 6 Sep 2018 225,774 miles

Front tyres worn.

Headlight beam pattern poor.

Headlight lenses deteriorated.

N/S/R Anti - -roll bar mounting bush worn.

N/S/R Tyre worn.

O/S/F Anti-roll bar drop link upper dust cover damaged.

O/S/F Anti-roll bar drop link worn.

Plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Fail 6 Sep 2018 225,755 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlight lenses deteriorated.

Front tyres worn.

Headlight beam pattern poor.

N/S/R Anti - -roll bar mounting bush worn.

N/S/R Tyre worn.

O/S/F Anti-roll bar drop link upper dust cover damaged.

O/S/F Anti-roll bar drop link worn.

Plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Fail 30 Jul 2018 224,277 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle slower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside park brake effort low - system may need adjustment or repair

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 207,917 miles

Headlight lenses deteriorated.

O/S/F Anti-roll bar drop link worn.

Plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Rear brake discs worn.

Fail 20 Jul 2017 207,844 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Headlight lenses deteriorated.

O/S/F Anti-roll bar drop link worn.

Plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Rear brake discs worn.

Pass 16 Jul 2016 187,438 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Jul 2016 187,438 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 159,544 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 159,543 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 134,246 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 134,244 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 107,659 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 79,749 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 52,471 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 XYH is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 XYH, 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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FV08 XYH is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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