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FV08 XYJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

227,070 mi
Last recorded227,070 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 227,070 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 208,380 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2020 188,654 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 180,971 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive From turbo oil return pipe area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 168,568 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 21 Mar 2017 163,731 miles

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

Oil leak excessive ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rose bushes (2.4.G.2)

under tray fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2017 163,599 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases y piece holed (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak excessive ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rose bushes (2.4.G.2)

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2016 156,578 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 145,706 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 145,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 130,136 miles

n/s/f fog lamp glass broken

Fail 6 Mar 2014 130,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f fog lamp glass broken

Pass 14 Mar 2013 120,651 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 120,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 109,161 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 89,596 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 XYJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XYJ, 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 XYJ registered?

FV08 XYJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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