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FV08 XYK

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

188,522 mi
Last recorded188,522 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 XYK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 188,522 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2026 188,516 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2025 177,920 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 160,937 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 160,922 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 146,770 miles

Feral s on flexy brake hoses rusty

Metal brake pipes rusty

Play in o/s/sf anti roll bar link

Pass 11 Jul 2022 143,463 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 143,463 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 139,107 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 134,076 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm outer pin or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust centre section to rear section joint area heavy corrosion

exhaust rear section underbody heat shield insecure at two mounting points

Fail 13 Jul 2020 134,076 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding brake stuck on (wheel bearing not checked) (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm outer pin or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust centre section to rear section joint area heavy corrosion

exhaust rear section underbody heat shield insecure at two mounting points

Pass 15 Jun 2019 127,694 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 127,694 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 122,510 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2018 122,510 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 115,990 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)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 108,786 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/3/3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2015 100,838 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 87,828 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 76,053 miles

front discs lipped

Fail 22 Jun 2013 76,053 miles

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

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

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

front discs lipped

Pass 15 Aug 2012 67,274 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 56,569 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 XYK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 XYK, 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 XYK registered?

FV08 XYK is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 August 2008.

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